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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.43, 1,718.62 and 721.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.43, 1,718.62 and 721.45 is: 995.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.43 : 1,718.62 = 721.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.43/1,718.62 = 721.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.43x = 1,718.62 × 721.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.43x = 1,239,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,898.40/1,245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.56

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