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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.73, 1,575.30 and 724.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.73, 1,575.30 and 724.52 is: 1,087.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.73 : 1,575.30 = 724.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.73/1,575.30 = 724.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.73x = 1,575.30 × 724.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.73x = 1,141,328.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,328.48/1,049.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.26

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