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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.50, 1,647.30 and 728.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.50, 1,647.30 and 728.02 is: 1,004.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.50 : 1,647.30 = 728.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.50/1,647.30 = 728.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.50x = 1,647.30 × 728.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.50x = 1,199,267.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,267.35/1,193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.83

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