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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.65, 2,062.26 and 726.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.65, 2,062.26 and 726.84 is: 1,089.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.65 : 2,062.26 = 726.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.65/2,062.26 = 726.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.65x = 2,062.26 × 726.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.65x = 1,498,933.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,933.06/1,375.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.62

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