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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.14, 1,783.59 and 728.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.14, 1,783.59 and 728.08 is: 1,091.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.14 : 1,783.59 = 728.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.14/1,783.59 = 728.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.14x = 1,783.59 × 728.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.14x = 1,298,596.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,596.21/1,190.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.13

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