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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.22, 1,635.33 and 725.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.22, 1,635.33 and 725.72 is: 1,088.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.22 : 1,635.33 = 725.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.22/1,635.33 = 725.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.22x = 1,635.33 × 725.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.22x = 1,186,791.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,791.69/1,090.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.58

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