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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.40, 2,010.32 and 725.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.40, 2,010.32 and 725.26 is: 1,086.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.40 : 2,010.32 = 725.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.40/2,010.32 = 725.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.40x = 2,010.32 × 725.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.40x = 1,458,004.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,004.68/1,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.93

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