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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.46, 1,503.60 and 728.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.46, 1,503.60 and 728.26 is: 1,091.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.46 : 1,503.60 = 728.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.46/1,503.60 = 728.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.46x = 1,503.60 × 728.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.46x = 1,095,005.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,005.25/1,003.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.24

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