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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.41, 1,457.60 and 728.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.41, 1,457.60 and 728.19 is: 1,091.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.41 : 1,457.60 = 728.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.41/1,457.60 = 728.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.41x = 1,457.60 × 728.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.41x = 1,061,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,406.10/972.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.53

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