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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.88, 1,720.68 and 722.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.88, 1,720.68 and 722.96 is: 997.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.88 : 1,720.68 = 722.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.88/1,720.68 = 722.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.88x = 1,720.68 × 722.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.88x = 1,243,982.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,982.81/1,246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.68

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