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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.76, 1,957.50 and 728.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.76, 1,957.50 and 728.04 is: 1,092.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.76 : 1,957.50 = 728.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.76/1,957.50 = 728.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.76x = 1,957.50 × 728.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.76x = 1,425,138.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,138.30/1,304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.26

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