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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.16, 1,956.92 and 728.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.16, 1,956.92 and 728.44 is: 1,092.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.16 : 1,956.92 = 728.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.16/1,956.92 = 728.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.16x = 1,956.92 × 728.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.16x = 1,425,498.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,498.80/1,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.20

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