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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.62, 1,670.42 and 723.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.62, 1,670.42 and 723.94 is: 1,085.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.62 : 1,670.42 = 723.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.62/1,670.42 = 723.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.62x = 1,670.42 × 723.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.62x = 1,209,281.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,281.49/1,113.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.91

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