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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.52, 1,545.89 and 722.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.52, 1,545.89 and 722.13 is: 996.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.52 : 1,545.89 = 722.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.52/1,545.89 = 722.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.52x = 1,545.89 × 722.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.52x = 1,116,332.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,332.83/1,120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.27

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