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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.12, 1,771.98 and 724.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.12, 1,771.98 and 724.51 is: 999.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.12 : 1,771.98 = 724.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.12/1,771.98 = 724.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.12x = 1,771.98 × 724.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.12x = 1,283,816.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,816.73/1,284.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.76

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