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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.58, 1,972.41 and 729.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.58, 1,972.41 and 729.49 is: 1,094.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.58 : 1,972.41 = 729.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.58/1,972.41 = 729.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.58x = 1,972.41 × 729.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.58x = 1,438,853.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,853.37/1,314.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.53

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