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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.93, 1,724.55 and 718.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.93, 1,724.55 and 718.78 is: 991.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.93 : 1,724.55 = 718.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.93/1,724.55 = 718.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.93x = 1,724.55 × 718.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.93x = 1,239,576.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,576.90/1,249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.72

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