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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.38, 1,967.74 and 726.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.38, 1,967.74 and 726.28 is: 1,089.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.38 : 1,967.74 = 726.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.38/1,967.74 = 726.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.38x = 1,967.74 × 726.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.38x = 1,429,130.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,130.21/1,311.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.79

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