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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.76, 2,062.32 and 726.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.76, 2,062.32 and 726.52 is: 1,087.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.76 : 2,062.32 = 726.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.76/2,062.32 = 726.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.76x = 2,062.32 × 726.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.76x = 1,498,316.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,316.73/1,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.50

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