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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.50, 1,554.90 and 721.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.50, 1,554.90 and 721.23 is: 1,081.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.50 : 1,554.90 = 721.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.50/1,554.90 = 721.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.50x = 1,554.90 × 721.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.50x = 1,121,440.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,440.53/1,036.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.95

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