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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.38, 2,067 and 728.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.38, 2,067 and 728.38 is: 1,093.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.38 : 2,067 = 728.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.38/2,067 = 728.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.38x = 2,067 × 728.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.38x = 1,505,561.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,561.46/1,376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.86

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