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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.13, 1,820.40 and 729.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.13, 1,820.40 and 729.69 is: 1,006.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.13 : 1,820.40 = 729.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.13/1,820.40 = 729.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.13x = 1,820.40 × 729.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.13x = 1,328,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,327.68/1,319.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.97

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