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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.52, 1,720.08 and 722.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.52, 1,720.08 and 722.48 is: 996.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.52 : 1,720.08 = 722.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.52/1,720.08 = 722.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.52x = 1,720.08 × 722.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.52x = 1,242,723.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,723.40/1,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.95

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