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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.43, 1,720 and 722.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.43, 1,720 and 722.45 is: 996.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.43 : 1,720 = 722.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.43/1,720 = 722.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.43x = 1,720 × 722.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.43x = 1,242,614
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,614/1,246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.94

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