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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.53, 2,011.80 and 727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.53, 2,011.80 and 727.44 is: 1,089.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.53 : 2,011.80 = 727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.53/2,011.80 = 727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.53x = 2,011.80 × 727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.53x = 1,463,463.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,463.79/1,343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.27

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