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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.30, 1,862.85 and 722.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.30, 1,862.85 and 722.45 is: 1,083.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.30 : 1,862.85 = 722.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.30/1,862.85 = 722.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.30x = 1,862.85 × 722.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.30x = 1,345,812.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,812.37/1,242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.32

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