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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.15, 1,687.84 and 725.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.15, 1,687.84 and 725.71 is: 1,001.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.15 : 1,687.84 = 725.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.15/1,687.84 = 725.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.15x = 1,687.84 × 725.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.15x = 1,224,882.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,882.37/1,223.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.42

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