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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.03, 1,584.45 and 728.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.03, 1,584.45 and 728.42 is: 1,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.03 : 1,584.45 = 728.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.03/1,584.45 = 728.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.03x = 1,584.45 × 728.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.03x = 1,154,137.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,137.15/1,148.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.32

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