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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.18, 1,722.66 and 724.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.18, 1,722.66 and 724.26 is: 999.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.18 : 1,722.66 = 724.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.18/1,722.66 = 724.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.18x = 1,722.66 × 724.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.18x = 1,247,653.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,653.73/1,248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.58

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