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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.70, 1,577.32 and 723.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.70, 1,577.32 and 723.76 is: 999.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.70 : 1,577.32 = 723.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.70/1,577.32 = 723.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.70x = 1,577.32 × 723.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.70x = 1,141,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,601.12/1,142.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.04

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