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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.83, 1,718.96 and 721.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.83, 1,718.96 and 721.76 is: 995.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.83 : 1,718.96 = 721.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.83/1,718.96 = 721.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.83x = 1,718.96 × 721.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.83x = 1,240,664.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,664.37/1,245.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.86

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