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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.46, 2,131.52 and 728.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.46, 2,131.52 and 728.46 is: 1,092.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.46 : 2,131.52 = 728.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.46/2,131.52 = 728.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.46x = 2,131.52 × 728.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.46x = 1,552,723.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,723.42/1,421.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.34

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