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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.44, 1,685.54 and 724.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.44, 1,685.54 and 724.12 is: 999.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.44 : 1,685.54 = 724.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.44/1,685.54 = 724.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.44x = 1,685.54 × 724.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.44x = 1,220,533.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,533.22/1,221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.26

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