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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.50, 1,459.97 and 726.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.50, 1,459.97 and 726.41 is: 1,002.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.50 : 1,459.97 = 726.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.50/1,459.97 = 726.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.50x = 1,459.97 × 726.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.50x = 1,060,525.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,525.88/1,057.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.86

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