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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.13, 2,319.75 and 726.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.13, 2,319.75 and 726.06 is: 1,088.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.13 : 2,319.75 = 726.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.13/2,319.75 = 726.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.13x = 2,319.75 × 726.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.13x = 1,684,277.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,277.69/1,547.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.65

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