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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.44, 1,578.62 and 724.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.44, 1,578.62 and 724.15 is: 999.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.44 : 1,578.62 = 724.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.44/1,578.62 = 724.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.44x = 1,578.62 × 724.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.44x = 1,143,152.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,152.16/1,143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.75

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