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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.37, 1,743.35 and 722.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.37, 1,743.35 and 722.94 is: 1,084.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.37 : 1,743.35 = 722.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.37/1,743.35 = 722.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.37x = 1,743.35 × 722.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.37x = 1,260,333.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,333.83/1,162.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.28

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