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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.74, 1,479.94 and 723.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.74, 1,479.94 and 723.44 is: 998.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.74 : 1,479.94 = 723.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.74/1,479.94 = 723.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.74x = 1,479.94 × 723.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.74x = 1,070,647.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,647.79/1,071.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.98

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