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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.35, 1,546.80 and 728.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.35, 1,546.80 and 728.63 is: 1,005.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.35 : 1,546.80 = 728.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.35/1,546.80 = 728.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.35x = 1,546.80 × 728.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.35x = 1,127,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,044.88/1,121.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.08

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