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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.44, 1,691.47 and 728.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.44, 1,691.47 and 728.38 is: 1,005.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.44 : 1,691.47 = 728.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.44/1,691.47 = 728.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.44x = 1,691.47 × 728.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.44x = 1,232,022.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,022.33/1,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.37

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