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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.76, 1,687.16 and 725.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.76, 1,687.16 and 725.33 is: 1,000.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.76 : 1,687.16 = 725.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.76/1,687.16 = 725.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.76x = 1,687.16 × 725.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.76x = 1,223,744.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,744.14/1,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.80

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