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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.07, 2,012.46 and 725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.07, 2,012.46 and 725.20 is: 1,088.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.07 : 2,012.46 = 725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.07/2,012.46 = 725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.07x = 2,012.46 × 725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.07x = 1,459,435.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,435.99/1,341.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.26

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