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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.57, 1,826.60 and 731.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.57, 1,826.60 and 731.59 is: 1,095.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.57 : 1,826.60 = 731.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.57/1,826.60 = 731.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.57x = 1,826.60 × 731.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.57x = 1,336,319.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,319.56/1,219.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.73

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