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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.53, 1,682.78 and 722.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.53, 1,682.78 and 722.19 is: 996.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.53 : 1,682.78 = 722.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.53/1,682.78 = 722.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.53x = 1,682.78 × 722.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.53x = 1,215,283.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,283.28/1,219.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.52

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