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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.04, 1,387.72 and 726.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.04, 1,387.72 and 726.80 is: 1,001.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.04 : 1,387.72 = 726.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.04/1,387.72 = 726.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.04x = 1,387.72 × 726.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.04x = 1,008,594.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,594.90/1,007.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.54

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