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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.90, 1,724.88 and 718.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.90, 1,724.88 and 718.64 is: 991.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.90 : 1,724.88 = 718.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.90/1,724.88 = 718.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.90x = 1,724.88 × 718.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.90x = 1,239,567.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,567.76/1,249.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.73

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