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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.24, 1,722.44 and 724.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.24, 1,722.44 and 724.28 is: 999.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.24 : 1,722.44 = 724.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.24/1,722.44 = 724.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.24x = 1,722.44 × 724.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.24x = 1,247,528.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,528.84/1,248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.43

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