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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.78, 1,719.14 and 721.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.78, 1,719.14 and 721.80 is: 996.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.78 : 1,719.14 = 721.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.78/1,719.14 = 721.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.78x = 1,719.14 × 721.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.78x = 1,240,875.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,875.25/1,245.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.06

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