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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.44, 1,813.26 and 722.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.44, 1,813.26 and 722.44 is: 1,084.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.44 : 1,813.26 = 722.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.44/1,813.26 = 722.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.44x = 1,813.26 × 722.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.44x = 1,309,971.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,971.55/1,208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.02

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