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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.24, 1,525.37 and 726.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.24, 1,525.37 and 726.68 is: 1,093.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.24 : 1,525.37 = 726.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.24/1,525.37 = 726.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.24x = 1,525.37 × 726.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.24x = 1,108,455.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,455.87/1,013.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.97

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