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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.44, 1,724.16 and 718.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.44, 1,724.16 and 718.32 is: 991.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.44 : 1,724.16 = 718.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.44/1,724.16 = 718.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.44x = 1,724.16 × 718.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.44x = 1,238,498.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,498.61/1,249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.24

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