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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.12, 1,665.12 and 726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.12, 1,665.12 and 726.08 is: 1,090.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.12 : 1,665.12 = 726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.12/1,665.12 = 726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.12x = 1,665.12 × 726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.12x = 1,209,010.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,010.33/1,109.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.06

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