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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.32, 2,060.18 and 724.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.32, 2,060.18 and 724.10 is: 1,086.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.32 : 2,060.18 = 724.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.32/2,060.18 = 724.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.32x = 2,060.18 × 724.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.32x = 1,491,776.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,776.34/1,373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.26

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