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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.56, 1,685.16 and 723.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.56, 1,685.16 and 723.96 is: 998.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.56 : 1,685.16 = 723.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.56/1,685.16 = 723.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.56x = 1,685.16 × 723.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.56x = 1,219,988.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,988.43/1,221.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.71

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