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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.28, 2,386.96 and 1,108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.28, 2,386.96 and 1,108.28 is: 1,529.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.28 : 2,386.96 = 1,108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.28/2,386.96 = 1,108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.28x = 2,386.96 × 1,108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.28x = 2,645,420.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,420.03/1,729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.78

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