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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.21, 1,484.21 and 727.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.21, 1,484.21 and 727.37 is: 1,003.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.21 : 1,484.21 = 727.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.21/1,484.21 = 727.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.21x = 1,484.21 × 727.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.21x = 1,079,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,569.83/1,076.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.12

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