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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.89, 1,958.84 and 728.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.89, 1,958.84 and 728.45 is: 1,092.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.89 : 1,958.84 = 728.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.89/1,958.84 = 728.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.89x = 1,958.84 × 728.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.89x = 1,426,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,913.36/1,305.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.68

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