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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.37, 1,676.59 and 728.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.37, 1,676.59 and 728.01 is: 1,090.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.37 : 1,676.59 = 728.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.37/1,676.59 = 728.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.37x = 1,676.59 × 728.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.37x = 1,220,574.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,574.29/1,119.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.41

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