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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.28, 2,940.93 and 728.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.28, 2,940.93 and 728.04 is: 1,092.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.28 : 2,940.93 = 728.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.28/2,940.93 = 728.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.28x = 2,940.93 × 728.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.28x = 2,141,114.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,114.68/1,960.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.25

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