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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.36, 1,723.32 and 724.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.36, 1,723.32 and 724.29 is: 999.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.36 : 1,723.32 = 724.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.36/1,723.32 = 724.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.36x = 1,723.32 × 724.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.36x = 1,248,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,183.44/1,248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.86

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