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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.30, 1,684.46 and 723.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.30, 1,684.46 and 723.11 is: 998.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.30 : 1,684.46 = 723.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.30/1,684.46 = 723.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.30x = 1,684.46 × 723.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.30x = 1,218,037.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,037.83/1,220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.15

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