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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.24, 1,905.28 and 722.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.24, 1,905.28 and 722.10 is: 1,083.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.24 : 1,905.28 = 722.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.24/1,905.28 = 722.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.24x = 1,905.28 × 722.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.24x = 1,375,802.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,802.69/1,269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.96

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