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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.42, 1,742.40 and 723.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.42, 1,742.40 and 723.66 is: 1,084.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.42 : 1,742.40 = 723.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.42/1,742.40 = 723.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.42x = 1,742.40 × 723.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.42x = 1,260,905.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,905.18/1,162.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.72

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