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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.43, 1,774.52 and 721.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.43, 1,774.52 and 721.97 is: 1,081.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.43 : 1,774.52 = 721.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.43/1,774.52 = 721.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.43x = 1,774.52 × 721.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.43x = 1,281,150.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,150.20/1,184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.66

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