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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.74, 2,058.78 and 724.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.74, 2,058.78 and 724.93 is: 1,086.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.74 : 2,058.78 = 724.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.74/2,058.78 = 724.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.74x = 2,058.78 × 724.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.74x = 1,492,471.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,471.39/1,373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.43

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