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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.28, 1,721.22 and 723.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.28, 1,721.22 and 723.18 is: 997.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.28 : 1,721.22 = 723.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.28/1,721.22 = 723.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.28x = 1,721.22 × 723.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.28x = 1,244,751.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,751.88/1,247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.97

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