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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.98, 2,067.28 and 728.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.98, 2,067.28 and 728.58 is: 1,093.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.98 : 2,067.28 = 728.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.98/2,067.28 = 728.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.98x = 2,067.28 × 728.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.98x = 1,506,178.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,178.86/1,377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.03

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