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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.74, 1,610.56 and 728.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.74, 1,610.56 and 728.25 is: 1,090.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.74 : 1,610.56 = 728.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.74/1,610.56 = 728.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.74x = 1,610.56 × 728.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.74x = 1,172,890.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,890.32/1,075.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.31

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