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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.48, 1,722.92 and 717.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.48, 1,722.92 and 717.45 is: 990.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.48 : 1,722.92 = 717.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.48/1,722.92 = 717.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.48x = 1,722.92 × 717.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.48x = 1,236,108.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,108.95/1,248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.09

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