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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.44, 1,677.30 and 728.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.44, 1,677.30 and 728.20 is: 1,092.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.44 : 1,677.30 = 728.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.44/1,677.30 = 728.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.44x = 1,677.30 × 728.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.44x = 1,221,409.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,409.86/1,118.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.07

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