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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.72, 1,709.50 and 728.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.72, 1,709.50 and 728.60 is: 1,090.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.72 : 1,709.50 = 728.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.72/1,709.50 = 728.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.72x = 1,709.50 × 728.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.72x = 1,245,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,541.70/1,141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.93

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