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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.80, 1,577.86 and 723.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.80, 1,577.86 and 723.44 is: 997.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.80 : 1,577.86 = 723.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.80/1,577.86 = 723.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.80x = 1,577.86 × 723.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.80x = 1,141,489.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,489.17/1,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.98

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