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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.04, 1,683.68 and 722.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.04, 1,683.68 and 722.67 is: 997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.04 : 1,683.68 = 722.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.04/1,683.68 = 722.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.04x = 1,683.68 × 722.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.04x = 1,216,745.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,745.03/1,220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.30

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