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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.21, 1,576.62 and 723.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.21, 1,576.62 and 723.26 is: 998.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.21 : 1,576.62 = 723.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.21/1,576.62 = 723.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.21x = 1,576.62 × 723.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.21x = 1,140,298.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,298.30/1,142.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.33

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