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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.59, 1,548.50 and 723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.59, 1,548.50 and 723.40 is: 998.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.59 : 1,548.50 = 723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.59/1,548.50 = 723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.59x = 1,548.50 × 723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.59x = 1,120,184.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,184.90/1,121.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.75

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