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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.49, 1,687.20 and 725.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.49, 1,687.20 and 725.42 is: 1,001.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.49 : 1,687.20 = 725.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.49/1,687.20 = 725.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.49x = 1,687.20 × 725.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.49x = 1,223,928.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,928.62/1,222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.18

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