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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.22, 1,666.05 and 722.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.22, 1,666.05 and 722.02 is: 1,078.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.22 : 1,666.05 = 722.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.22/1,666.05 = 722.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.22x = 1,666.05 × 722.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.22x = 1,202,909.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,909.48/1,115.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.63

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