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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.71, 2,010.12 and 722.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.71, 2,010.12 and 722.67 is: 1,084.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.71 : 2,010.12 = 722.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.71/2,010.12 = 722.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.71x = 2,010.12 × 722.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.71x = 1,452,653.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,653.42/1,339.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.30

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