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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.99, 1,608.93 and 723.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.99, 1,608.93 and 723.73 is: 998.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.99 : 1,608.93 = 723.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.99/1,608.93 = 723.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.99x = 1,608.93 × 723.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.99x = 1,164,419.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,419.25/1,165.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.66

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