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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.82, 1,733.85 and 723.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.82, 1,733.85 and 723.66 is: 1,083.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.82 : 1,733.85 = 723.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.82/1,733.85 = 723.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.82x = 1,733.85 × 723.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.82x = 1,254,717.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,717.89/1,157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.69

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