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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.44, 1,605.08 and 723.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.44, 1,605.08 and 723.76 is: 1,085.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.44 : 1,605.08 = 723.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.44/1,605.08 = 723.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.44x = 1,605.08 × 723.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.44x = 1,161,692.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,692.70/1,070.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.25

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