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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.10, 1,694.80 and 724.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.10, 1,694.80 and 724.30 is: 999.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.10 : 1,694.80 = 724.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.10/1,694.80 = 724.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.10x = 1,694.80 × 724.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.10x = 1,227,543.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,543.64/1,228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.55

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