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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.57, 1,720.26 and 722.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.57, 1,720.26 and 722.90 is: 997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.57 : 1,720.26 = 722.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.57/1,720.26 = 722.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.57x = 1,720.26 × 722.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.57x = 1,243,572.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,572.34/1,246.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.60

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