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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.84, 1,577.88 and 723.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.84, 1,577.88 and 723.42 is: 997.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.84 : 1,577.88 = 723.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.84/1,577.88 = 723.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.84x = 1,577.88 × 723.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.84x = 1,141,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,469.95/1,143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.93

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