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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.20, 2,059.16 and 723.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.20, 2,059.16 and 723.96 is: 1,084.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.20 : 2,059.16 = 723.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.20/2,059.16 = 723.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.20x = 2,059.16 × 723.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.20x = 1,490,745.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,745.85/1,375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.02

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