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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.34, 1,549.54 and 724.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.34, 1,549.54 and 724.16 is: 999.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.34 : 1,549.54 = 724.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.34/1,549.54 = 724.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.34x = 1,549.54 × 724.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.34x = 1,122,114.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,114.89/1,122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.80

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