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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.23, 1,456.84 and 724.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.23, 1,456.84 and 724.14 is: 999.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.23 : 1,456.84 = 724.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.23/1,456.84 = 724.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.23x = 1,456.84 × 724.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.23x = 1,054,952.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,952.95/1,055.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.74

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