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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.48, 1,972.66 and 722.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.48, 1,972.66 and 722.35 is: 1,083.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.48 : 1,972.66 = 722.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.48/1,972.66 = 722.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.48x = 1,972.66 × 722.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.48x = 1,424,950.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,950.95/1,315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.22

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