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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.89, 1,718.92 and 721.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.89, 1,718.92 and 721.55 is: 995.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.89 : 1,718.92 = 721.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.89/1,718.92 = 721.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.89x = 1,718.92 × 721.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.89x = 1,240,289.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,289.22/1,245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.50

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