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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.22, 1,707.62 and 728.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.22, 1,707.62 and 728.08 is: 1,090.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.22 : 1,707.62 = 728.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.22/1,707.62 = 728.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.22x = 1,707.62 × 728.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.22x = 1,243,280.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,280.33/1,140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.39

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