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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.38, 1,722.76 and 724.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.38, 1,722.76 and 724.51 is: 999.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.38 : 1,722.76 = 724.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.38/1,722.76 = 724.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.38x = 1,722.76 × 724.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.38x = 1,248,156.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,156.85/1,248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.82

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