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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.50, 1,569.75 and 724.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.50, 1,569.75 and 724.22 is: 999.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.50 : 1,569.75 = 724.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.50/1,569.75 = 724.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.50x = 1,569.75 × 724.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.50x = 1,136,844.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,844.35/1,137.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.42

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