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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.88, 1,721.88 and 723.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.88, 1,721.88 and 723.81 is: 998.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.88 : 1,721.88 = 723.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.88/1,721.88 = 723.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.88x = 1,721.88 × 723.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.88x = 1,246,313.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,313.96/1,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.75

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