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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.96, 1,719.12 and 721.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.96, 1,719.12 and 721.89 is: 996.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.96 : 1,719.12 = 721.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.96/1,719.12 = 721.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.96x = 1,719.12 × 721.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.96x = 1,241,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,015.54/1,245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.03

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