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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.42, 1,719.95 and 722.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.42, 1,719.95 and 722.49 is: 996.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.42 : 1,719.95 = 722.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.42/1,719.95 = 722.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.42x = 1,719.95 × 722.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.42x = 1,242,646.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,646.68/1,246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.97

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