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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.72, 1,484.95 and 726.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.72, 1,484.95 and 726.88 is: 1,003.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.72 : 1,484.95 = 726.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.72/1,484.95 = 726.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.72x = 1,484.95 × 726.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.72x = 1,079,373.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,373.11/1,075.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.40

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