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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.46, 1,683.93 and 722.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.46, 1,683.93 and 722.89 is: 997.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.46 : 1,683.93 = 722.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.46/1,683.93 = 722.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.46x = 1,683.93 × 722.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.46x = 1,217,296.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,296.16/1,220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.41

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