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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.86, 1,817.88 and 728.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.86, 1,817.88 and 728.02 is: 1,092.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.86 : 1,817.88 = 728.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.86/1,817.88 = 728.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.86x = 1,817.88 × 728.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.86x = 1,323,453.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,453.00/1,211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.08

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