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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.21, 1,640.85 and 728.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.21, 1,640.85 and 728.26 is: 1,093.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.21 : 1,640.85 = 728.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.21/1,640.85 = 728.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.21x = 1,640.85 × 728.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.21x = 1,194,965.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,965.42/1,093.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.08

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