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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.28, 1,815.36 and 723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.28, 1,815.36 and 723.52 is: 1,086.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.28 : 1,815.36 = 723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.28/1,815.36 = 723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.28x = 1,815.36 × 723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.28x = 1,313,449.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,449.27/1,209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.14

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