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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.24, 1,686.71 and 724.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.24, 1,686.71 and 724.70 is: 1,000.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.24 : 1,686.71 = 724.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.24/1,686.71 = 724.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.24x = 1,686.71 × 724.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.24x = 1,222,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,358.74/1,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.10

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