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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.51, 1,721.85 and 723.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.51, 1,721.85 and 723.62 is: 998.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.51 : 1,721.85 = 723.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.51/1,721.85 = 723.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.51x = 1,721.85 × 723.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.51x = 1,245,965.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,965.10/1,247.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.76

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