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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.26, 1,686.17 and 724.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.26, 1,686.17 and 724.62 is: 999.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.26 : 1,686.17 = 724.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.26/1,686.17 = 724.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.26x = 1,686.17 × 724.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.26x = 1,221,831.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,831.82/1,222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.65

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