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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.98, 2,652.67 and 728.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.98, 2,652.67 and 728.80 is: 1,092.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.98 : 2,652.67 = 728.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.98/2,652.67 = 728.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.98x = 2,652.67 × 728.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.98x = 1,933,265.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,265.90/1,769.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.25

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