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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.30, 1,555.62 and 729.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.30, 1,555.62 and 729.28 is: 1,005.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.30 : 1,555.62 = 729.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.30/1,555.62 = 729.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.30x = 1,555.62 × 729.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.30x = 1,134,481.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,481.76/1,128.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.48

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