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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.24, 1,552.86 and 728.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.24, 1,552.86 and 728.46 is: 1,092.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.24 : 1,552.86 = 728.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.24/1,552.86 = 728.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.24x = 1,552.86 × 728.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.24x = 1,131,196.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,196.64/1,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.69

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