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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.42, 1,718.28 and 721.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.42, 1,718.28 and 721.48 is: 995.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.42 : 1,718.28 = 721.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.42/1,718.28 = 721.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.42x = 1,718.28 × 721.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.42x = 1,239,704.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,704.65/1,245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.41

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