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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.07, 1,719.62 and 722.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.07, 1,719.62 and 722.07 is: 996.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.07 : 1,719.62 = 722.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.07/1,719.62 = 722.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.07x = 1,719.62 × 722.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.07x = 1,241,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,682.40/1,246.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.48

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