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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.48, 1,685.89 and 724.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.48, 1,685.89 and 724.39 is: 999.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.48 : 1,685.89 = 724.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.48/1,685.89 = 724.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.48x = 1,685.89 × 724.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.48x = 1,221,245.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,245.99/1,221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.81

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