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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.28, 2,066.84 and 728.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.28, 2,066.84 and 728.48 is: 1,093.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.28 : 2,066.84 = 728.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.28/2,066.84 = 728.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.28x = 2,066.84 × 728.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.28x = 1,505,651.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,651.60/1,377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.21

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