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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.39, 1,688.24 and 725.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.39, 1,688.24 and 725.92 is: 1,001.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.39 : 1,688.24 = 725.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.39/1,688.24 = 725.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.39x = 1,688.24 × 725.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.39x = 1,225,524.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,524.77/1,223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.74

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