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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.94, 1,686.14 and 724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.94, 1,686.14 and 724.40 is: 999.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.94 : 1,686.14 = 724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.94/1,686.14 = 724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.94x = 1,686.14 × 724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.94x = 1,221,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,439.82/1,221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.59

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