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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.51, 1,721.43 and 716.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.51, 1,721.43 and 716.25 is: 988.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.51 : 1,721.43 = 716.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.51/1,721.43 = 716.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.51x = 1,721.43 × 716.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.51x = 1,232,974.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,974.24/1,247.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.35

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