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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.50, 1,721.67 and 716.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.50, 1,721.67 and 716.46 is: 988.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.50 : 1,721.67 = 716.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.50/1,721.67 = 716.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.50x = 1,721.67 × 716.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.50x = 1,233,508.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,508.58/1,247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.78

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