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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.58, 1,685.16 and 723.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.58, 1,685.16 and 723.98 is: 998.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.58 : 1,685.16 = 723.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.58/1,685.16 = 723.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.58x = 1,685.16 × 723.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.58x = 1,220,022.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,022.14/1,221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.72

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