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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.28, 2,064.33 and 727.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.28, 2,064.33 and 727.38 is: 1,091.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.28 : 2,064.33 = 727.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.28/2,064.33 = 727.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.28x = 2,064.33 × 727.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.28x = 1,501,552.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,552.36/1,376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.02

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