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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.24, 1,632.96 and 723.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.24, 1,632.96 and 723.12 is: 1,084.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.24 : 1,632.96 = 723.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.24/1,632.96 = 723.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.24x = 1,632.96 × 723.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.24x = 1,180,826.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,826.04/1,089.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.08

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