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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.72, 1,642.08 and 730.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.72, 1,642.08 and 730.22 is: 1,095.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.72 : 1,642.08 = 730.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.72/1,642.08 = 730.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.72x = 1,642.08 × 730.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.72x = 1,199,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,079.66/1,094.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.33

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