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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.63, 1,720.44 and 722.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.63, 1,720.44 and 722.71 is: 997.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.63 : 1,720.44 = 722.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.63/1,720.44 = 722.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.63x = 1,720.44 × 722.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.63x = 1,243,379.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,379.19/1,246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.39

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