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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.68, 1,778.46 and 723.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.68, 1,778.46 and 723.56 is: 1,085.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.68 : 1,778.46 = 723.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.68/1,778.46 = 723.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.68x = 1,778.46 × 723.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.68x = 1,286,822.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,822.52/1,185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.30

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