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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.56, 2,063.90 and 726.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.56, 2,063.90 and 726.86 is: 1,089.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.56 : 2,063.90 = 726.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.56/2,063.90 = 726.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.56x = 2,063.90 × 726.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.56x = 1,500,166.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,166.35/1,377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.00

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