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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.91, 1,690.50 and 727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.91, 1,690.50 and 727.44 is: 1,003.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.91 : 1,690.50 = 727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.91/1,690.50 = 727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.91x = 1,690.50 × 727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.91x = 1,229,737.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,737.32/1,224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.94

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