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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.84, 2,058.98 and 723.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.84, 2,058.98 and 723.04 is: 1,085.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.84 : 2,058.98 = 723.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.84/2,058.98 = 723.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.84x = 2,058.98 × 723.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.84x = 1,488,724.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,724.90/1,371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.20

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