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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.99, 2,064.29 and 726.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.99, 2,064.29 and 726.57 is: 1,090.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.99 : 2,064.29 = 726.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.99/2,064.29 = 726.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.99x = 2,064.29 × 726.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.99x = 1,499,847.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,847.55/1,375.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.02

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