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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.37, 1,822.11 and 728.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.37, 1,822.11 and 728.74 is: 1,092.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.37 : 1,822.11 = 728.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.37/1,822.11 = 728.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.37x = 1,822.11 × 728.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.37x = 1,327,844.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,844.44/1,215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.54

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