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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.51, 1,743.37 and 723.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.51, 1,743.37 and 723.59 is: 1,086.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.51 : 1,743.37 = 723.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.51/1,743.37 = 723.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.51x = 1,743.37 × 723.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.51x = 1,261,485.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,485.10/1,161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.07

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