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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.61, 1,720.53 and 722.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.61, 1,720.53 and 722.63 is: 997.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.61 : 1,720.53 = 722.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.61/1,720.53 = 722.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.61x = 1,720.53 × 722.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.61x = 1,243,297.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,297.99/1,246.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.35

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