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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.25, 1,720.72 and 715.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.25, 1,720.72 and 715.94 is: 987.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.25 : 1,720.72 = 715.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.25/1,720.72 = 715.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.25x = 1,720.72 × 715.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.25x = 1,231,934.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,934.07/1,247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.72

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