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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.35, 1,816.74 and 722.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.35, 1,816.74 and 722.72 is: 1,085.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.35 : 1,816.74 = 722.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.35/1,816.74 = 722.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.35x = 1,816.74 × 722.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.35x = 1,312,985.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,985.25/1,209.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.70

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