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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.44, 2,056.02 and 721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.44, 2,056.02 and 721 is: 1,081.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.44 : 2,056.02 = 721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.44/2,056.02 = 721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.44x = 2,056.02 × 721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.44x = 1,482,390.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,390.42/1,370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.69

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