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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.32, 1,770.66 and 723.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.32, 1,770.66 and 723.67 is: 998.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.32 : 1,770.66 = 723.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.32/1,770.66 = 723.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.32x = 1,770.66 × 723.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.32x = 1,281,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,373.52/1,283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.48

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