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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.68, 2,073 and 732.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.68, 2,073 and 732.72 is: 1,099.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.68 : 2,073 = 732.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.68/2,073 = 732.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.68x = 2,073 × 732.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.68x = 1,518,928.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,928.56/1,381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.33

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