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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.38, 1,721.38 and 723.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.38, 1,721.38 and 723.51 is: 998.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.38 : 1,721.38 = 723.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.38/1,721.38 = 723.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.38x = 1,721.38 × 723.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.38x = 1,245,435.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,435.64/1,247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.44

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