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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.03, 1,647 and 728.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.03, 1,647 and 728.28 is: 1,004.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.03 : 1,647 = 728.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.03/1,647 = 728.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.03x = 1,647 × 728.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.03x = 1,199,477.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,477.16/1,194.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.56

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