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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.33, 1,610.94 and 728.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.33, 1,610.94 and 728.07 is: 1,090.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.33 : 1,610.94 = 728.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.33/1,610.94 = 728.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.33x = 1,610.94 × 728.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.33x = 1,172,865.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,865.39/1,075.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.70

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