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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.41, 1,683.98 and 723.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.41, 1,683.98 and 723.07 is: 997.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.41 : 1,683.98 = 723.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.41/1,683.98 = 723.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.41x = 1,683.98 × 723.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.41x = 1,217,635.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,635.42/1,220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.73

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