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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.57, 1,721.68 and 723.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.57, 1,721.68 and 723.56 is: 998.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.57 : 1,721.68 = 723.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.57/1,721.68 = 723.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.57x = 1,721.68 × 723.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.57x = 1,245,738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,738.78/1,247.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.53

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