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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.58, 2,014.47 and 726.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.58, 2,014.47 and 726.17 is: 1,089.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.58 : 2,014.47 = 726.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.58/2,014.47 = 726.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.58x = 2,014.47 × 726.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.58x = 1,462,837.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,837.61/1,342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.58

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