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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.73, 1,822.78 and 728.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.73, 1,822.78 and 728.52 is: 1,092.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.73 : 1,822.78 = 728.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.73/1,822.78 = 728.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.73x = 1,822.78 × 728.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.73x = 1,327,931.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,931.69/1,215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.29

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