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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.26, 2,072.18 and 731.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.26, 2,072.18 and 731.82 is: 1,097.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.26 : 2,072.18 = 731.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.26/2,072.18 = 731.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.26x = 2,072.18 × 731.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.26x = 1,516,459.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,459.11/1,381.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.88

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