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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.44, 1,696.62 and 723.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.44, 1,696.62 and 723.04 is: 1,082.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.44 : 1,696.62 = 723.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.44/1,696.62 = 723.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.44x = 1,696.62 × 723.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.44x = 1,226,724.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,724.12/1,133.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.30

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