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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.69, 1,707.03 and 726.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.69, 1,707.03 and 726.72 is: 1,090.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.69 : 1,707.03 = 726.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.69/1,707.03 = 726.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.69x = 1,707.03 × 726.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.69x = 1,240,532.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,532.84/1,137.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.40

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