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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.90, 1,699.52 and 722.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.90, 1,699.52 and 722.82 is: 1,082.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.90 : 1,699.52 = 722.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.90/1,699.52 = 722.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.90x = 1,699.52 × 722.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.90x = 1,228,447.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,447.05/1,134.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.43

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