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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.01, 1,640.86 and 728.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.01, 1,640.86 and 728.48 is: 1,091.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.01 : 1,640.86 = 728.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.01/1,640.86 = 728.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.01x = 1,640.86 × 728.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.01x = 1,195,333.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,333.69/1,095.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.62

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