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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.43, 1,685.60 and 723.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.43, 1,685.60 and 723.99 is: 999.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.43 : 1,685.60 = 723.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.43/1,685.60 = 723.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.43x = 1,685.60 × 723.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.43x = 1,220,348.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,348.21/1,221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.12

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