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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.50, 2,066.54 and 728.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.50, 2,066.54 and 728.07 is: 1,092.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.50 : 2,066.54 = 728.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.50/2,066.54 = 728.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.50x = 2,066.54 × 728.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.50x = 1,504,582.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,582.14/1,377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.26

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