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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.07, 1,721.05 and 723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.07, 1,721.05 and 723.20 is: 998.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.07 : 1,721.05 = 723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.07/1,721.05 = 723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.07x = 1,721.05 × 723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.07x = 1,244,665.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,665.85/1,247.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.07

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