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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.60, 1,779.80 and 727.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.60, 1,779.80 and 727.28 is: 1,088.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.60 : 1,779.80 = 727.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.60/1,779.80 = 727.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.60x = 1,779.80 × 727.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.60x = 1,294,412.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,412.94/1,189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.11

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