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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.51, 2,072.55 and 732.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.51, 2,072.55 and 732.07 is: 1,098.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.51 : 2,072.55 = 732.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.51/2,072.55 = 732.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.51x = 2,072.55 × 732.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.51x = 1,517,251.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,251.68/1,381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.26

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