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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.01, 1,719.21 and 721.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.01, 1,719.21 and 721.73 is: 995.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.01 : 1,719.21 = 721.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.01/1,719.21 = 721.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.01x = 1,719.21 × 721.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.01x = 1,240,809.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,809.73/1,246.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.83

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