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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.74, 1,577.52 and 724.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.74, 1,577.52 and 724.16 is: 998.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.74 : 1,577.52 = 724.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.74/1,577.52 = 724.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.74x = 1,577.52 × 724.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.74x = 1,142,369.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,369.00/1,143.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.81

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