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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.30, 1,722.73 and 717.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.30, 1,722.73 and 717.35 is: 989.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.30 : 1,722.73 = 717.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.30/1,722.73 = 717.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.30x = 1,722.73 × 717.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.30x = 1,235,796.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,796.42/1,248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.99

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