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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.80, 1,773.59 and 721.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.80, 1,773.59 and 721.34 is: 1,080.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.80 : 1,773.59 = 721.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.80/1,773.59 = 721.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.80x = 1,773.59 × 721.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.80x = 1,279,355.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,355.59/1,183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.72

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