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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.92, 1,687.50 and 725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.92, 1,687.50 and 725.60 is: 1,001.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.92 : 1,687.50 = 725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.92/1,687.50 = 725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.92x = 1,687.50 × 725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.92x = 1,224,450
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,450/1,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.25

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