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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.47, 1,748.66 and 723.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.47, 1,748.66 and 723.55 is: 1,082.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.47 : 1,748.66 = 723.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.47/1,748.66 = 723.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.47x = 1,748.66 × 723.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.47x = 1,265,236.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,236.76/1,168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.82

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