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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.20, 2,060.08 and 724.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.20, 2,060.08 and 724.32 is: 1,085.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.20 : 2,060.08 = 724.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.20/2,060.08 = 724.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.20x = 2,060.08 × 724.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.20x = 1,492,157.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,157.15/1,375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.05

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