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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.48, 1,718.91 and 721.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.48, 1,718.91 and 721.53 is: 995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.48 : 1,718.91 = 721.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.48/1,718.91 = 721.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.48x = 1,718.91 × 721.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.48x = 1,240,245.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,245.13/1,245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.80

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