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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.13, 2,651.54 and 728.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.13, 2,651.54 and 728.73 is: 1,092.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.13 : 2,651.54 = 728.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.13/2,651.54 = 728.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.13x = 2,651.54 × 728.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.13x = 1,932,253.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,253.10/1,769.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.21

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