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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.40, 1,639.32 and 728.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.40, 1,639.32 and 728.08 is: 1,090.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.40 : 1,639.32 = 728.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.40/1,639.32 = 728.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.40x = 1,639.32 × 728.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.40x = 1,193,556.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,556.11/1,094.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.60

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