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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.18, 1,668.64 and 723.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.18, 1,668.64 and 723.42 is: 1,084.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.18 : 1,668.64 = 723.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.18/1,668.64 = 723.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.18x = 1,668.64 × 723.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.18x = 1,207,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,127.55/1,113.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.40

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