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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.44, 2,059.62 and 723.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.44, 2,059.62 and 723.76 is: 1,085.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.44 : 2,059.62 = 723.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.44/2,059.62 = 723.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.44x = 2,059.62 × 723.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.44x = 1,490,670.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,670.57/1,373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.36

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