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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.14, 1,818.59 and 728.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.14, 1,818.59 and 728.53 is: 1,090.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.14 : 1,818.59 = 728.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.14/1,818.59 = 728.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.14x = 1,818.59 × 728.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.14x = 1,324,889.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,889.18/1,215.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.32

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