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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.44, 1,690.83 and 728.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.44, 1,690.83 and 728.22 is: 1,004.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.44 : 1,690.83 = 728.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.44/1,690.83 = 728.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.44x = 1,690.83 × 728.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.44x = 1,231,296.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,296.22/1,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.78

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