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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.23, 1,686.78 and 725.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.23, 1,686.78 and 725.05 is: 1,000.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.23 : 1,686.78 = 725.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.23/1,686.78 = 725.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.23x = 1,686.78 × 725.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.23x = 1,222,995.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,995.62/1,222.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.63

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