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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.69, 1,691.31 and 728.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.69, 1,691.31 and 728.35 is: 1,005.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.69 : 1,691.31 = 728.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.69/1,691.31 = 728.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.69x = 1,691.31 × 728.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.69x = 1,231,865.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,865.64/1,225.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.04

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