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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.98, 1,776.87 and 722.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.98, 1,776.87 and 722.66 is: 1,082.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.98 : 1,776.87 = 722.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.98/1,776.87 = 722.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.98x = 1,776.87 × 722.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.98x = 1,284,063.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,063.99/1,185.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.71

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