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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.61, 1,914.10 and 728.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.61, 1,914.10 and 728.18 is: 1,092.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.61 : 1,914.10 = 728.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.61/1,914.10 = 728.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.61x = 1,914.10 × 728.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.61x = 1,393,809.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,809.34/1,275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.66

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