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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.41, 2,072.73 and 732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.41, 2,072.73 and 732 is: 1,098.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.41 : 2,072.73 = 732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.41/2,072.73 = 732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.41x = 2,072.73 × 732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.41x = 1,517,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,238.36/1,381.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.33

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