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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.25, 1,683.46 and 722.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.25, 1,683.46 and 722.71 is: 997.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.25 : 1,683.46 = 722.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.25/1,683.46 = 722.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.25x = 1,683.46 × 722.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.25x = 1,216,649.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,649.76/1,220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.05

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