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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.64, 1,817.76 and 727.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.64, 1,817.76 and 727.28 is: 1,089.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.64 : 1,817.76 = 727.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.64/1,817.76 = 727.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.64x = 1,817.76 × 727.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.64x = 1,322,020.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,020.49/1,213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.30

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