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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.49, 1,690.04 and 727.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.49, 1,690.04 and 727.41 is: 1,003.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.49 : 1,690.04 = 727.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.49/1,690.04 = 727.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.49x = 1,690.04 × 727.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.49x = 1,229,352.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,352.00/1,224.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.97

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