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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.02, 2,061.99 and 726.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.02, 2,061.99 and 726.30 is: 1,089.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.02 : 2,061.99 = 726.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.02/2,061.99 = 726.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.02x = 2,061.99 × 726.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.02x = 1,497,623.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,623.34/1,375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.16

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