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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.39, 1,721.10 and 750.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.39, 1,721.10 and 750.05 is: 1,034.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.39 : 1,721.10 = 750.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.39/1,721.10 = 750.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.39x = 1,721.10 × 750.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.39x = 1,290,898.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,898.70/1,247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.88

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