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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.38, 1,671.48 and 726.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.38, 1,671.48 and 726.84 is: 1,088.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.38 : 1,671.48 = 726.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.38/1,671.48 = 726.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.38x = 1,671.48 × 726.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.38x = 1,214,898.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,898.52/1,116.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.25

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