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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.30, 1,722.62 and 717.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.30, 1,722.62 and 717.28 is: 989.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.30 : 1,722.62 = 717.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.30/1,722.62 = 717.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.30x = 1,722.62 × 717.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.30x = 1,235,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,598.36/1,248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.82

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