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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.76, 1,722.22 and 724.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.76, 1,722.22 and 724.12 is: 999.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.76 : 1,722.22 = 724.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.76/1,722.22 = 724.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.76x = 1,722.22 × 724.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.76x = 1,247,093.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,093.95/1,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.47

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