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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.12, 1,686.31 and 724.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.12, 1,686.31 and 724.88 is: 1,000.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.12 : 1,686.31 = 724.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.12/1,686.31 = 724.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.12x = 1,686.31 × 724.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.12x = 1,222,372.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,372.39/1,222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.21

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