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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.06, 1,684.80 and 723.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.06, 1,684.80 and 723.45 is: 998.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.06 : 1,684.80 = 723.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.06/1,684.80 = 723.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.06x = 1,684.80 × 723.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.06x = 1,218,868.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,868.56/1,221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.21

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