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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.75, 1,688.68 and 726.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.75, 1,688.68 and 726.51 is: 1,002.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.75 : 1,688.68 = 726.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.75/1,688.68 = 726.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.75x = 1,688.68 × 726.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.75x = 1,226,850.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,850.15/1,223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.53

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