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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.54, 1,686.69 and 725.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.54, 1,686.69 and 725.38 is: 1,000.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.54 : 1,686.69 = 725.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.54/1,686.69 = 725.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.54x = 1,686.69 × 725.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.54x = 1,223,491.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,491.19/1,222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.78

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