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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.36, 1,731.90 and 722.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.36, 1,731.90 and 722.44 is: 1,082.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.36 : 1,731.90 = 722.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.36/1,731.90 = 722.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.36x = 1,731.90 × 722.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.36x = 1,251,193.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,193.84/1,156.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.01

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