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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.49, 1,691.07 and 728.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.49, 1,691.07 and 728.25 is: 1,004.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.49 : 1,691.07 = 728.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.49/1,691.07 = 728.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.49x = 1,691.07 × 728.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.49x = 1,231,521.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,521.73/1,225.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.92

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