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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.14, 1,686.60 and 725.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.14, 1,686.60 and 725.04 is: 1,000.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.14 : 1,686.60 = 725.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.14/1,686.60 = 725.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.14x = 1,686.60 × 725.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.14x = 1,222,852.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,852.46/1,222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.58

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