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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.61, 1,606.62 and 722.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.61, 1,606.62 and 722.35 is: 996.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.61 : 1,606.62 = 722.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.61/1,606.62 = 722.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.61x = 1,606.62 × 722.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.61x = 1,160,541.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,541.96/1,164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.51

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