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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.23, 1,681.04 and 720.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.23, 1,681.04 and 720.86 is: 994.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.23 : 1,681.04 = 720.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.23/1,681.04 = 720.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.23x = 1,681.04 × 720.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.23x = 1,211,794.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,794.49/1,218.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.72

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