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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.52, 1,547.26 and 723.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.52, 1,547.26 and 723.13 is: 997.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.52 : 1,547.26 = 723.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.52/1,547.26 = 723.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.52x = 1,547.26 × 723.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.52x = 1,118,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,870.12/1,121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.64

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