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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.88, 1,771.84 and 724.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.88, 1,771.84 and 724.15 is: 999.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.88 : 1,771.84 = 724.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.88/1,771.84 = 724.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.88x = 1,771.84 × 724.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.88x = 1,283,081.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,081.06/1,283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.37

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