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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.47, 1,631.51 and 722.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.47, 1,631.51 and 722.47 is: 1,085.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.47 : 1,631.51 = 722.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.47/1,631.51 = 722.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.47x = 1,631.51 × 722.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.47x = 1,178,717.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,717.03/1,085.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.90

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