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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.38, 1,752.36 and 728.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.38, 1,752.36 and 728.94 is: 1,093.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.38 : 1,752.36 = 728.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.38/1,752.36 = 728.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.38x = 1,752.36 × 728.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.38x = 1,277,365.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,365.30/1,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.28

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