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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.25, 1,632.25 and 722.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.25, 1,632.25 and 722.72 is: 1,083.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.25 : 1,632.25 = 722.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.25/1,632.25 = 722.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.25x = 1,632.25 × 722.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.25x = 1,179,664.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,664.70/1,089.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.01

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