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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.62, 2,012.88 and 725.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.62, 2,012.88 and 725.38 is: 1,088.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.62 : 2,012.88 = 725.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.62/2,012.88 = 725.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.62x = 2,012.88 × 725.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.62x = 1,460,102.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,102.89/1,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.31

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