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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.60, 1,968.55 and 728.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.60, 1,968.55 and 728.86 is: 1,092.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.60 : 1,968.55 = 728.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.60/1,968.55 = 728.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.60x = 1,968.55 × 728.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.60x = 1,434,793.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,793.71/1,313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.26

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