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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.71, 1,872.59 and 728.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.71, 1,872.59 and 728.89 is: 1,093.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.71 : 1,872.59 = 728.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.71/1,872.59 = 728.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.71x = 1,872.59 × 728.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.71x = 1,364,903.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,903.80/1,248.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.06

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