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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.60, 1,512.48 and 723.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.60, 1,512.48 and 723.12 is: 998.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.60 : 1,512.48 = 723.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.60/1,512.48 = 723.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.60x = 1,512.48 × 723.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.60x = 1,093,704.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,704.54/1,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.27

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