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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.42, 1,718.54 and 721.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.42, 1,718.54 and 721.36 is: 995.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.42 : 1,718.54 = 721.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.42/1,718.54 = 721.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.42x = 1,718.54 × 721.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.42x = 1,239,686.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,686.01/1,245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.40

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