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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.42, 1,681.34 and 721.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.42, 1,681.34 and 721.10 is: 995.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.42 : 1,681.34 = 721.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.42/1,681.34 = 721.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.42x = 1,681.34 × 721.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.42x = 1,212,405.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,405.87/1,218.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.06

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