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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.54, 1,656.78 and 728.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.54, 1,656.78 and 728.35 is: 1,005.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.54 : 1,656.78 = 728.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.54/1,656.78 = 728.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.54x = 1,656.78 × 728.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.54x = 1,206,715.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,715.71/1,200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.14

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