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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.14, 1,692.27 and 728.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.14, 1,692.27 and 728.93 is: 1,006.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.14 : 1,692.27 = 728.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.14/1,692.27 = 728.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.14x = 1,692.27 × 728.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.14x = 1,233,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,550.60/1,226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.05

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