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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.95, 1,572.96 and 720.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.95, 1,572.96 and 720.10 is: 993.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.95 : 1,572.96 = 720.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.95/1,572.96 = 720.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.95x = 1,572.96 × 720.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.95x = 1,132,688.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,688.50/1,139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.63

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