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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.56, 1,722.92 and 724.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.56, 1,722.92 and 724.48 is: 999.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.56 : 1,722.92 = 724.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.56/1,722.92 = 724.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.56x = 1,722.92 × 724.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.56x = 1,248,221.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,221.08/1,248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.73

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