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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.08, 2,848.16 and 728.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.08, 2,848.16 and 728.64 is: 1,092.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.08 : 2,848.16 = 728.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.08/2,848.16 = 728.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.08x = 2,848.16 × 728.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.08x = 2,075,283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,283.30/1,899.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.78

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