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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.89, 2,133.33 and 728.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.89, 2,133.33 and 728.06 is: 1,093.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.89 : 2,133.33 = 728.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.89/2,133.33 = 728.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.89x = 2,133.33 × 728.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.89x = 1,553,186.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,186.93/1,420.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.11

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