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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.44, 1,968.38 and 728.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.44, 1,968.38 and 728.41 is: 1,091.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.44 : 1,968.38 = 728.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.44/1,968.38 = 728.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.44x = 1,968.38 × 728.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.44x = 1,433,787.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,787.68/1,313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.63

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