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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.46, 1,912.80 and 728.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.46, 1,912.80 and 728.36 is: 1,091.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.46 : 1,912.80 = 728.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.46/1,912.80 = 728.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.46x = 1,912.80 × 728.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.46x = 1,393,207.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,207.01/1,276.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.46

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