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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.70, 1,720.22 and 715.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.70, 1,720.22 and 715.77 is: 987.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.70 : 1,720.22 = 715.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.70/1,720.22 = 715.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.70x = 1,720.22 × 715.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.70x = 1,231,278.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,278.29/1,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.63

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