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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.24, 1,756.62 and 721.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.24, 1,756.62 and 721.24 is: 995.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.24 : 1,756.62 = 721.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.24/1,756.62 = 721.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.24x = 1,756.62 × 721.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.24x = 1,266,944.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,944.61/1,273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.06

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