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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.32, 1,956.48 and 726.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.32, 1,956.48 and 726.88 is: 1,090.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.32 : 1,956.48 = 726.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.32/1,956.48 = 726.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.32x = 1,956.48 × 726.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.32x = 1,422,126.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,126.18/1,304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.32

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