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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.54, 1,685.31 and 724.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.54, 1,685.31 and 724.38 is: 999.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.54 : 1,685.31 = 724.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.54/1,685.31 = 724.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.54x = 1,685.31 × 724.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.54x = 1,220,804.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,804.86/1,221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.40

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