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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.98, 1,666.85 and 722.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.98, 1,666.85 and 722.24 is: 1,082.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.98 : 1,666.85 = 722.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.98/1,666.85 = 722.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.98x = 1,666.85 × 722.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.98x = 1,203,859.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,859.22/1,111.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.63

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