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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.38, 1,722.38 and 724.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.38, 1,722.38 and 724.31 is: 999.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.38 : 1,722.38 = 724.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.38/1,722.38 = 724.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.38x = 1,722.38 × 724.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.38x = 1,247,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,537.06/1,248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.32

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