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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.86, 2,057.12 and 723.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.86, 2,057.12 and 723.22 is: 1,082.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.86 : 2,057.12 = 723.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.86/2,057.12 = 723.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.86x = 2,057.12 × 723.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.86x = 1,487,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,750.33/1,373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.90

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