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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.07, 1,720.72 and 749.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.07, 1,720.72 and 749.53 is: 1,034.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.07 : 1,720.72 = 749.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.07/1,720.72 = 749.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.07x = 1,720.72 × 749.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.07x = 1,289,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,731.26/1,247.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.21

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