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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.61, 2,644.91 and 723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.61, 2,644.91 and 723.28 is: 1,084.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.61 : 2,644.91 = 723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.61/2,644.91 = 723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.61x = 2,644.91 × 723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.61x = 1,913,010.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,010.50/1,764.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.10

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