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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.53, 1,722.92 and 717.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.53, 1,722.92 and 717.28 is: 989.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.53 : 1,722.92 = 717.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.53/1,722.92 = 717.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.53x = 1,722.92 × 717.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.53x = 1,235,808.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,808.16/1,248.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.81

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