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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.27, 1,685.64 and 724.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.27, 1,685.64 and 724.04 is: 999.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.27 : 1,685.64 = 724.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.27/1,685.64 = 724.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.27x = 1,685.64 × 724.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.27x = 1,220,462.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,462.36/1,221.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.34

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