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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.34, 1,722.76 and 724.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.34, 1,722.76 and 724.36 is: 999.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.34 : 1,722.76 = 724.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.34/1,722.76 = 724.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.34x = 1,722.76 × 724.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.34x = 1,247,898.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,898.43/1,248.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.65

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