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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.67, 1,691.97 and 728.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.67, 1,691.97 and 728.47 is: 1,005.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.67 : 1,691.97 = 728.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.67/1,691.97 = 728.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.67x = 1,691.97 × 728.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.67x = 1,232,549.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,549.39/1,225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.61

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