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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.05, 1,683.69 and 722.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.05, 1,683.69 and 722.50 is: 997.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.05 : 1,683.69 = 722.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.05/1,683.69 = 722.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.05x = 1,683.69 × 722.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.05x = 1,216,472.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,472.94/1,220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.07

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