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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.04, 1,822.06 and 724.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.04, 1,822.06 and 724.46 is: 1,089.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.04 : 1,822.06 = 724.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.04/1,822.06 = 724.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.04x = 1,822.06 × 724.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.04x = 1,320,009.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,009.59/1,211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.98

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