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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.86, 1,957.65 and 728.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.86, 1,957.65 and 728.52 is: 1,091.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.86 : 1,957.65 = 728.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.86/1,957.65 = 728.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.86x = 1,957.65 × 728.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.86x = 1,426,187.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,187.18/1,306.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.31

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