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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.69, 2,017.33 and 728.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.69, 2,017.33 and 728.95 is: 1,093.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.69 : 2,017.33 = 728.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.69/2,017.33 = 728.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.69x = 2,017.33 × 728.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.69x = 1,470,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,532.70/1,344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.58

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