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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.37, 1,688.25 and 726.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.37, 1,688.25 and 726.25 is: 1,002.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.37 : 1,688.25 = 726.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.37/1,688.25 = 726.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.37x = 1,688.25 × 726.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.37x = 1,226,091.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,091.56/1,223.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.22

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