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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.20, 1,519.73 and 727.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.20, 1,519.73 and 727.52 is: 1,004.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.20 : 1,519.73 = 727.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.20/1,519.73 = 727.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.20x = 1,519.73 × 727.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.20x = 1,105,638.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,638.34/1,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.03

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