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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.18, 2,060.04 and 724.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.18, 2,060.04 and 724.10 is: 1,086.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.18 : 2,060.04 = 724.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.18/2,060.04 = 724.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.18x = 2,060.04 × 724.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.18x = 1,491,674.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,674.96/1,373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.29

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