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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.77, 2,068.98 and 730.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.77, 2,068.98 and 730.53 is: 1,093.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.77 : 2,068.98 = 730.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.77/2,068.98 = 730.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.77x = 2,068.98 × 730.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.77x = 1,511,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,451.96/1,381.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.85

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