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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.63, 1,718.91 and 721.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.63, 1,718.91 and 721.83 is: 996.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.63 : 1,718.91 = 721.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.63/1,718.91 = 721.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.63x = 1,718.91 × 721.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.63x = 1,240,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,760.81/1,245.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.09

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