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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.79, 2,136.11 and 730.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.79, 2,136.11 and 730.95 is: 1,096.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.79 : 2,136.11 = 730.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.79/2,136.11 = 730.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.79x = 2,136.11 × 730.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.79x = 1,561,385.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,385.95/1,423.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.64

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