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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.80, 1,905.48 and 722.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.80, 1,905.48 and 722.36 is: 1,083.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.80 : 1,905.48 = 722.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.80/1,905.48 = 722.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.80x = 1,905.48 × 722.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.80x = 1,376,442.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,442.53/1,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.98

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