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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.99, 1,865.63 and 723.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.99, 1,865.63 and 723.57 is: 1,086.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.99 : 1,865.63 = 723.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.99/1,865.63 = 723.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.99x = 1,865.63 × 723.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.99x = 1,349,913.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,913.90/1,242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.02

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