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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.68, 1,723.23 and 717.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.68, 1,723.23 and 717.73 is: 990.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.68 : 1,723.23 = 717.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.68/1,723.23 = 717.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.68x = 1,723.23 × 717.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.68x = 1,236,821.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,821.27/1,248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.50

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