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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.31, 1,511.67 and 723.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.31, 1,511.67 and 723.07 is: 997.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.31 : 1,511.67 = 723.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.31/1,511.67 = 723.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.31x = 1,511.67 × 723.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.31x = 1,093,039.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,039.45/1,095.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.92

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