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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.90, 1,686.06 and 724.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.90, 1,686.06 and 724.56 is: 999.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.90 : 1,686.06 = 724.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.90/1,686.06 = 724.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.90x = 1,686.06 × 724.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.90x = 1,221,651.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,651.63/1,221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.80

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