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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.98, 1,576.53 and 726.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.98, 1,576.53 and 726.57 is: 1,089.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.98 : 1,576.53 = 726.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.98/1,576.53 = 726.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.98x = 1,576.53 × 726.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.98x = 1,145,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,459.40/1,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.90

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