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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.40, 1,683.72 and 722.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.40, 1,683.72 and 722.93 is: 997.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.40 : 1,683.72 = 722.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.40/1,683.72 = 722.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.40x = 1,683.72 × 722.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.40x = 1,217,203.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,203.28/1,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.38

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