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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.34, 1,952.01 and 724.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.34, 1,952.01 and 724.06 is: 1,085.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.34 : 1,952.01 = 724.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.34/1,952.01 = 724.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.34x = 1,952.01 × 724.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.34x = 1,413,372.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,372.36/1,302.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.26

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