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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.83, 1,778.84 and 723.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.83, 1,778.84 and 723.36 is: 1,085.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.83 : 1,778.84 = 723.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.83/1,778.84 = 723.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.83x = 1,778.84 × 723.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.83x = 1,286,738.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,738.09/1,185.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.10

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