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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.28, 1,689.33 and 726.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.28, 1,689.33 and 726.94 is: 1,003.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.28 : 1,689.33 = 726.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.28/1,689.33 = 726.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.28x = 1,689.33 × 726.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.28x = 1,228,041.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,041.55/1,224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.07

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