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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.68, 1,648.56 and 722.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.68, 1,648.56 and 722.66 is: 997.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.68 : 1,648.56 = 722.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.68/1,648.56 = 722.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.68x = 1,648.56 × 722.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.68x = 1,191,348.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,348.37/1,194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.21

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