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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.46, 1,823.09 and 728.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.46, 1,823.09 and 728.16 is: 1,092.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.46 : 1,823.09 = 728.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.46/1,823.09 = 728.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.46x = 1,823.09 × 728.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.46x = 1,327,501.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,501.21/1,215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.18

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