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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.22, 1,648.02 and 728.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.22, 1,648.02 and 728.46 is: 1,005.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.22 : 1,648.02 = 728.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.22/1,648.02 = 728.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.22x = 1,648.02 × 728.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.22x = 1,200,516.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,516.65/1,194.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.27

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