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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.22, 1,484.25 and 726.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.22, 1,484.25 and 726.38 is: 1,002.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.22 : 1,484.25 = 726.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.22/1,484.25 = 726.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.22x = 1,484.25 × 726.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.22x = 1,078,128.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,128.53/1,075.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.71

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