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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.62, 1,684.32 and 723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.62, 1,684.32 and 723.28 is: 998.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.62 : 1,684.32 = 723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.62/1,684.32 = 723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.62x = 1,684.32 × 723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.62x = 1,218,234.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,234.97/1,220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.05

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