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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.37, 1,685.49 and 724.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.37, 1,685.49 and 724.25 is: 999.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.37 : 1,685.49 = 724.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.37/1,685.49 = 724.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.37x = 1,685.49 × 724.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.37x = 1,220,712.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,712.51/1,221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.47

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