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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.38, 1,770.82 and 721.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.38, 1,770.82 and 721.28 is: 1,079.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.38 : 1,770.82 = 721.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.38/1,770.82 = 721.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.38x = 1,770.82 × 721.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.38x = 1,277,257.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,257.05/1,183.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.33

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