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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.52, 1,718.70 and 721.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.52, 1,718.70 and 721.48 is: 995.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.52 : 1,718.70 = 721.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.52/1,718.70 = 721.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.52x = 1,718.70 × 721.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.52x = 1,240,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,007.68/1,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.57

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