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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.24, 1,720.99 and 749.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.24, 1,720.99 and 749.76 is: 1,034.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.24 : 1,720.99 = 749.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.24/1,720.99 = 749.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.24x = 1,720.99 × 749.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.24x = 1,290,329.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,329.46/1,247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.55

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