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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.26, 1,720.08 and 722.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.26, 1,720.08 and 722.30 is: 996.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.26 : 1,720.08 = 722.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.26/1,720.08 = 722.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.26x = 1,720.08 × 722.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.26x = 1,242,413.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,413.78/1,246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.91

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