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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.76, 1,863.60 and 723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.76, 1,863.60 and 723.28 is: 1,084.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.76 : 1,863.60 = 723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.76/1,863.60 = 723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.76x = 1,863.60 × 723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.76x = 1,347,904.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,904.61/1,242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.61

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