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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.96, 1,607.70 and 723.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.96, 1,607.70 and 723.12 is: 997.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.96 : 1,607.70 = 723.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.96/1,607.70 = 723.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.96x = 1,607.70 × 723.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.96x = 1,162,560.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,560.02/1,164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.94

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