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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.71, 1,489.18 and 726.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.71, 1,489.18 and 726.48 is: 1,002.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.71 : 1,489.18 = 726.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.71/1,489.18 = 726.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.71x = 1,489.18 × 726.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.71x = 1,081,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,859.49/1,078.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.92

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