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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.22, 1,780.35 and 723.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.22, 1,780.35 and 723.09 is: 997.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.22 : 1,780.35 = 723.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.22/1,780.35 = 723.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.22x = 1,780.35 × 723.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.22x = 1,287,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,342.22/1,290.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.77

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