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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.97, 1,823.84 and 728.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.97, 1,823.84 and 728.66 is: 1,092.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.97 : 1,823.84 = 728.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.97/1,823.84 = 728.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.97x = 1,823.84 × 728.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.97x = 1,328,959.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,959.25/1,215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.92

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