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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.97, 1,518.38 and 723.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.97, 1,518.38 and 723.53 is: 1,084.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.97 : 1,518.38 = 723.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.97/1,518.38 = 723.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.97x = 1,518.38 × 723.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.97x = 1,098,589.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,589.86/1,012.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.52

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