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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.64, 1,553.33 and 723.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.64, 1,553.33 and 723.98 is: 1,084.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.64 : 1,553.33 = 723.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.64/1,553.33 = 723.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.64x = 1,553.33 × 723.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.64x = 1,124,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,580.12/1,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.83

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