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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.35, 1,529.27 and 726.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.35, 1,529.27 and 726.11 is: 1,089.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.35 : 1,529.27 = 726.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.35/1,529.27 = 726.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.35x = 1,529.27 × 726.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.35x = 1,110,423.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,423.00/1,019.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.35

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