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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.85, 1,550.48 and 726.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.85, 1,550.48 and 726.11 is: 1,087.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.85 : 1,550.48 = 726.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.85/1,550.48 = 726.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.85x = 1,550.48 × 726.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.85x = 1,125,819.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,819.03/1,034.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.91

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