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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.72, 1,683.12 and 722.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.72, 1,683.12 and 722.32 is: 996.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.72 : 1,683.12 = 722.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.72/1,683.12 = 722.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.72x = 1,683.12 × 722.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.72x = 1,215,751.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,751.24/1,219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.75

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