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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.53, 1,650.48 and 723.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.53, 1,650.48 and 723.51 is: 998.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.53 : 1,650.48 = 723.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.53/1,650.48 = 723.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.53x = 1,650.48 × 723.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.53x = 1,194,138.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,138.78/1,195.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.84

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