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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.62, 1,718.88 and 721.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.62, 1,718.88 and 721.55 is: 995.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.62 : 1,718.88 = 721.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.62/1,718.88 = 721.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.62x = 1,718.88 × 721.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.62x = 1,240,257.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,257.86/1,245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.70

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