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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.97, 1,430.55 and 723.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.97, 1,430.55 and 723.01 is: 997.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.97 : 1,430.55 = 723.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.97/1,430.55 = 723.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.97x = 1,430.55 × 723.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.97x = 1,034,298.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,298.38/1,036.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.42

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