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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.96, 1,455.70 and 723.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.96, 1,455.70 and 723.86 is: 997.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.96 : 1,455.70 = 723.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.96/1,455.70 = 723.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.96x = 1,455.70 × 723.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.96x = 1,053,723.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,723.00/1,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.88

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