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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.24, 1,724.73 and 843.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.24, 1,724.73 and 843.23 is: 1,263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.24 : 1,724.73 = 843.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.24/1,724.73 = 843.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.24x = 1,724.73 × 843.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.24x = 1,454,344.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,344.08/1,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.28

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