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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.06, 1,519.53 and 727.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.06, 1,519.53 and 727.38 is: 1,003.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.06 : 1,519.53 = 727.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.06/1,519.53 = 727.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.06x = 1,519.53 × 727.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.06x = 1,105,275.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,275.73/1,101.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.83

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