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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.45, 1,689.74 and 727.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.45, 1,689.74 and 727.08 is: 1,003.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.45 : 1,689.74 = 727.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.45/1,689.74 = 727.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.45x = 1,689.74 × 727.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.45x = 1,228,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,568.91/1,224.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.36

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