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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.73, 2,479.02 and 728.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.73, 2,479.02 and 728.04 is: 1,092.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.73 : 2,479.02 = 728.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.73/2,479.02 = 728.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.73x = 2,479.02 × 728.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.73x = 1,804,825.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,825.72/1,652.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.03

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