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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.39, 2,060.92 and 725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.39, 2,060.92 and 725.76 is: 1,086.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.39 : 2,060.92 = 725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.39/2,060.92 = 725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.39x = 2,060.92 × 725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.39x = 1,495,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,733.30/1,376.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.71

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