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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.45, 1,684.43 and 723.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.45, 1,684.43 and 723.33 is: 998.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.45 : 1,684.43 = 723.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.45/1,684.43 = 723.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.45x = 1,684.43 × 723.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.45x = 1,218,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,398.75/1,220.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.32

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