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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.95, 2,565.50 and 723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.95, 2,565.50 and 723 is: 1,084.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.95 : 2,565.50 = 723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.95/2,565.50 = 723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.95x = 2,565.50 × 723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.95x = 1,854,856.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,856.50/1,709.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.74

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