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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.56, 2,064.78 and 726.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.56, 2,064.78 and 726.48 is: 1,090.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.56 : 2,064.78 = 726.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.56/2,064.78 = 726.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.56x = 2,064.78 × 726.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.56x = 1,500,021.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,021.37/1,375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.48

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