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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.68, 1,408.68 and 726.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.68, 1,408.68 and 726.72 is: 1,001.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.68 : 1,408.68 = 726.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.68/1,408.68 = 726.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.68x = 1,408.68 × 726.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.68x = 1,023,715.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,715.93/1,021.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.99

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