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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.94, 1,969.29 and 728.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.94, 1,969.29 and 728.92 is: 1,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.94 : 1,969.29 = 728.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.94/1,969.29 = 728.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.94x = 1,969.29 × 728.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.94x = 1,435,454.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,454.87/1,313.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.48

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