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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.32, 2,476.32 and 728.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.32, 2,476.32 and 728.11 is: 1,091.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.32 : 2,476.32 = 728.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.32/2,476.32 = 728.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.32x = 2,476.32 × 728.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.32x = 1,803,033.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,033.36/1,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.21

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