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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.61, 1,771.23 and 724.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.61, 1,771.23 and 724.14 is: 999.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.61 : 1,771.23 = 724.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.61/1,771.23 = 724.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.61x = 1,771.23 × 724.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.61x = 1,282,618.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,618.49/1,283.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.23

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