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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.99, 1,510.72 and 722.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.99, 1,510.72 and 722.15 is: 996.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.99 : 1,510.72 = 722.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.99/1,510.72 = 722.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.99x = 1,510.72 × 722.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.99x = 1,090,962.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,962.75/1,094.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.33

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