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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142, 1,575.52 and 722.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142, 1,575.52 and 722.16 is: 996.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142 : 1,575.52 = 722.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142/1,575.52 = 722.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142x = 1,575.52 × 722.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142x = 1,137,777.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,777.52/1,142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.30

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