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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.73, 1,720.13 and 722.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.73, 1,720.13 and 722.75 is: 997.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.73 : 1,720.13 = 722.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.73/1,720.13 = 722.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.73x = 1,720.13 × 722.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.73x = 1,243,211.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,211.74/1,246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.18

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