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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.33, 2,060.84 and 725.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.33, 2,060.84 and 725.69 is: 1,086.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.33 : 2,060.84 = 725.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.33/2,060.84 = 725.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.33x = 2,060.84 × 725.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.33x = 1,495,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,537.95/1,376.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.62

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