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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.49, 1,687.04 and 725.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.49, 1,687.04 and 725.16 is: 1,000.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.49 : 1,687.04 = 725.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.49/1,687.04 = 725.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.49x = 1,687.04 × 725.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.49x = 1,223,373.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,373.93/1,222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.72

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