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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.69, 1,648.62 and 722.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.69, 1,648.62 and 722.70 is: 997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.69 : 1,648.62 = 722.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.69/1,648.62 = 722.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.69x = 1,648.62 × 722.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.69x = 1,191,457.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,457.67/1,194.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.29

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