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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.68, 1,529.37 and 728.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.68, 1,529.37 and 728.82 is: 1,090.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.68 : 1,529.37 = 728.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.68/1,529.37 = 728.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.68x = 1,529.37 × 728.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.68x = 1,114,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,635.44/1,021.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.98

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