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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.30, 1,453.22 and 722.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.30, 1,453.22 and 722.18 is: 997.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.30 : 1,453.22 = 722.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.30/1,453.22 = 722.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.30x = 1,453.22 × 722.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.30x = 1,049,475.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,475.54/1,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.32

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