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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.34, 1,545.54 and 727.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.34, 1,545.54 and 727.22 is: 1,003.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.34 : 1,545.54 = 727.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.34/1,545.54 = 727.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.34x = 1,545.54 × 727.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.34x = 1,123,947.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,947.60/1,120.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.22

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