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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.38, 1,722.84 and 717.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.38, 1,722.84 and 717.30 is: 989.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.38 : 1,722.84 = 717.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.38/1,722.84 = 717.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.38x = 1,722.84 × 717.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.38x = 1,235,793.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,793.13/1,248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.92

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