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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.18, 1,666.44 and 722.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.18, 1,666.44 and 722.16 is: 1,082.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.18 : 1,666.44 = 722.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.18/1,666.44 = 722.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.18x = 1,666.44 × 722.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.18x = 1,203,436.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,436.31/1,112.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.06

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