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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.58, 1,684.14 and 723.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.58, 1,684.14 and 723.39 is: 998.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.58 : 1,684.14 = 723.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.58/1,684.14 = 723.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.58x = 1,684.14 × 723.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.58x = 1,218,290.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,290.03/1,220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.12

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