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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.90, 1,771.80 and 724.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.90, 1,771.80 and 724.32 is: 999.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.90 : 1,771.80 = 724.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.90/1,771.80 = 724.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.90x = 1,771.80 × 724.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.90x = 1,283,344.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,344.51/1,283.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.57

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