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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.83, 1,723.31 and 717.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.83, 1,723.31 and 717.35 is: 989.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.83 : 1,723.31 = 717.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.83/1,723.31 = 717.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.83x = 1,723.31 × 717.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.83x = 1,236,209.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,209.61/1,248.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.90

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