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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.98, 1,722.29 and 717.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.98, 1,722.29 and 717.03 is: 989.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.98 : 1,722.29 = 717.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.98/1,722.29 = 717.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.98x = 1,722.29 × 717.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.98x = 1,234,933.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,933.60/1,247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.55

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