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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.05, 2,059.17 and 723.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.05, 2,059.17 and 723.43 is: 1,084.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.05 : 2,059.17 = 723.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.05/2,059.17 = 723.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.05x = 2,059.17 × 723.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.05x = 1,489,665.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,665.35/1,373.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.93

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