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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.46, 1,822.47 and 728.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.46, 1,822.47 and 728.20 is: 1,091.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.46 : 1,822.47 = 728.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.46/1,822.47 = 728.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.46x = 1,822.47 × 728.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.46x = 1,327,122.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,122.65/1,215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.87

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