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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.16, 1,731.48 and 723.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.16, 1,731.48 and 723.08 is: 1,085.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.16 : 1,731.48 = 723.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.16/1,731.48 = 723.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.16x = 1,731.48 × 723.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.16x = 1,251,998.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,998.56/1,153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.71

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