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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.06, 1,683.96 and 722.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.06, 1,683.96 and 722.99 is: 997.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.06 : 1,683.96 = 722.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.06/1,683.96 = 722.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.06x = 1,683.96 × 722.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.06x = 1,217,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,486.24/1,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.89

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