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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.76, 1,686.11 and 724.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.76, 1,686.11 and 724.50 is: 999.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.76 : 1,686.11 = 724.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.76/1,686.11 = 724.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.76x = 1,686.11 × 724.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.76x = 1,221,586.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,586.70/1,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.86

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