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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.85, 1,686.06 and 717.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.85, 1,686.06 and 717.65 is: 990.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.85 : 1,686.06 = 717.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.85/1,686.06 = 717.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.85x = 1,686.06 × 717.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.85x = 1,209,997.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,997.37/1,221.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.30

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