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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.53, 1,584.68 and 728.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.53, 1,584.68 and 728.13 is: 1,091.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.53 : 1,584.68 = 728.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.53/1,584.68 = 728.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.53x = 1,584.68 × 728.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.53x = 1,153,849.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,849.41/1,057.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.08

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