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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.51, 2,006.79 and 722.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.51, 2,006.79 and 722.29 is: 1,082.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.51 : 2,006.79 = 722.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.51/2,006.79 = 722.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.51x = 2,006.79 × 722.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.51x = 1,449,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,484.35/1,339.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.10

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