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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.84, 1,951.26 and 723.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.84, 1,951.26 and 723.56 is: 1,084.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.84 : 1,951.26 = 723.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.84/1,951.26 = 723.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.84x = 1,951.26 × 723.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.84x = 1,411,853.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,853.69/1,301.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.51

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