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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.70, 1,721.80 and 723.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.70, 1,721.80 and 723.72 is: 998.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.70 : 1,721.80 = 723.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.70/1,721.80 = 723.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.70x = 1,721.80 × 723.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.70x = 1,246,101.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,101.10/1,247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.72

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