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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.16, 1,820.46 and 729.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.16, 1,820.46 and 729.72 is: 1,007.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.16 : 1,820.46 = 729.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.16/1,820.46 = 729.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.16x = 1,820.46 × 729.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.16x = 1,328,426.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,426.07/1,319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.02

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