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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.65, 1,681.56 and 721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.65, 1,681.56 and 721.20 is: 995.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.65 : 1,681.56 = 721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.65/1,681.56 = 721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.65x = 1,681.56 × 721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.65x = 1,212,747.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,747.38/1,218.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.16

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