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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.88, 1,528.26 and 727.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.88, 1,528.26 and 727.91 is: 1,090.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.88 : 1,528.26 = 727.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.88/1,528.26 = 727.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.88x = 1,528.26 × 727.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.88x = 1,112,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,428.10/1,019.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.74

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