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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.34, 1,721.42 and 723.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.34, 1,721.42 and 723.45 is: 998.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.34 : 1,721.42 = 723.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.34/1,721.42 = 723.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.34x = 1,721.42 × 723.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.34x = 1,245,361.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,361.30/1,247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.41

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