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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.86, 2,029.35 and 730.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.86, 2,029.35 and 730.27 is: 1,093.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.86 : 2,029.35 = 730.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.86/2,029.35 = 730.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.86x = 2,029.35 × 730.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.86x = 1,481,967.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,967.28/1,355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.01

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