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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.99, 1,572.50 and 720.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.99, 1,572.50 and 720.01 is: 993.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.99 : 1,572.50 = 720.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.99/1,572.50 = 720.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.99x = 1,572.50 × 720.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.99x = 1,132,204.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,204.26/1,139.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.17

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