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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.54, 2,016.10 and 727.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.54, 2,016.10 and 727.23 is: 1,091.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.54 : 2,016.10 = 727.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.54/2,016.10 = 727.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.54x = 2,016.10 × 727.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.54x = 1,466,168.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,168.40/1,343.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.27

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