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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.12, 2,236.44 and 722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.12, 2,236.44 and 722 is: 1,081.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.12 : 2,236.44 = 722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.12/2,236.44 = 722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.12x = 2,236.44 × 722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.12x = 1,614,709.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,709.68/1,493.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.43

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