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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.32, 1,722.72 and 724.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.32, 1,722.72 and 724.32 is: 999.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.32 : 1,722.72 = 724.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.32/1,722.72 = 724.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.32x = 1,722.72 × 724.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.32x = 1,247,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,800.55/1,248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.59

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