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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.31, 1,772.34 and 724.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.31, 1,772.34 and 724.89 is: 1,000.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.31 : 1,772.34 = 724.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.31/1,772.34 = 724.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.31x = 1,772.34 × 724.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.31x = 1,284,760.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,760.91/1,284.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.35

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