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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.60, 2,065.50 and 727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.60, 2,065.50 and 727.20 is: 1,091.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.60 : 2,065.50 = 727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.60/2,065.50 = 727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.60x = 2,065.50 × 727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.60x = 1,502,031.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,031.60/1,376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.12

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