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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.70, 2,262.10 and 728.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.70, 2,262.10 and 728.02 is: 1,092.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.70 : 2,262.10 = 728.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.70/2,262.10 = 728.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.70x = 2,262.10 × 728.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.70x = 1,646,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,854.04/1,507.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.30

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