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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.22, 1,485.63 and 727.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.22, 1,485.63 and 727.38 is: 1,004.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.22 : 1,485.63 = 727.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.22/1,485.63 = 727.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.22x = 1,485.63 × 727.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.22x = 1,080,617.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,617.55/1,076.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.09

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