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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.65, 1,541.30 and 723.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.65, 1,541.30 and 723.70 is: 998.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.65 : 1,541.30 = 723.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.65/1,541.30 = 723.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.65x = 1,541.30 × 723.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.65x = 1,115,438.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,438.81/1,116.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.92

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