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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.92, 1,608.36 and 723.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.92, 1,608.36 and 723.44 is: 998.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.92 : 1,608.36 = 723.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.92/1,608.36 = 723.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.92x = 1,608.36 × 723.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.92x = 1,163,551.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,551.96/1,164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.83

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