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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.06, 1,751.46 and 728.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.06, 1,751.46 and 728.23 is: 1,091.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.06 : 1,751.46 = 728.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.06/1,751.46 = 728.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.06x = 1,751.46 × 728.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.06x = 1,275,465.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,465.72/1,168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.95

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