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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.11, 2,015.24 and 727.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.11, 2,015.24 and 727.25 is: 1,091.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.11 : 2,015.24 = 727.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.11/2,015.24 = 727.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.11x = 2,015.24 × 727.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.11x = 1,465,583.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,583.29/1,343.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.19

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