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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.46, 1,687.02 and 725.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.46, 1,687.02 and 725.01 is: 1,000.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.46 : 1,687.02 = 725.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.46/1,687.02 = 725.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.46x = 1,687.02 × 725.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.46x = 1,223,106.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,106.37/1,222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.53

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