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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.74, 1,388.16 and 726.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.74, 1,388.16 and 726.48 is: 1,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.74 : 1,388.16 = 726.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.74/1,388.16 = 726.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.74x = 1,388.16 × 726.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.74x = 1,008,470.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,470.48/1,006.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.72

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