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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.64, 1,545.66 and 722.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.64, 1,545.66 and 722.88 is: 1,083.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.64 : 1,545.66 = 722.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.64/1,545.66 = 722.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.64x = 1,545.66 × 722.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.64x = 1,117,326.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,326.70/1,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.06

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