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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.36, 1,721.24 and 723.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.36, 1,721.24 and 723.42 is: 998.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.36 : 1,721.24 = 723.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.36/1,721.24 = 723.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.36x = 1,721.24 × 723.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.36x = 1,245,179.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,179.44/1,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.25

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