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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.07, 1,486.55 and 728.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.07, 1,486.55 and 728.15 is: 1,004.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.07 : 1,486.55 = 728.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.07/1,486.55 = 728.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.07x = 1,486.55 × 728.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.07x = 1,082,425.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,425.77/1,078.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.04

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