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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.39, 2,006.28 and 720.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.39, 2,006.28 and 720.26 is: 1,080.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.39 : 2,006.28 = 720.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.39/2,006.28 = 720.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.39x = 2,006.28 × 720.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.39x = 1,445,048.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,048.25/1,337.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.50

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