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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.59, 1,520.67 and 727.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.59, 1,520.67 and 727.91 is: 1,004.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.59 : 1,520.67 = 727.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.59/1,520.67 = 727.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.59x = 1,520.67 × 727.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.59x = 1,106,910.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,910.90/1,101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.83

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