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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.88, 1,511.88 and 723.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.88, 1,511.88 and 723.05 is: 997.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.88 : 1,511.88 = 723.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.88/1,511.88 = 723.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.88x = 1,511.88 × 723.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.88x = 1,093,164.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,164.83/1,095.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.52

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