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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.48, 1,826.64 and 725.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.48, 1,826.64 and 725.28 is: 1,085.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.48 : 1,826.64 = 725.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.48/1,826.64 = 725.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.48x = 1,826.64 × 725.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.48x = 1,324,825.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,825.46/1,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.50

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