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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.67, 1,721.79 and 723.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.67, 1,721.79 and 723.69 is: 998.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.67 : 1,721.79 = 723.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.67/1,721.79 = 723.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.67x = 1,721.79 × 723.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.67x = 1,246,042.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,042.21/1,247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.70

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