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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.27, 1,820.62 and 729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.27, 1,820.62 and 729.84 is: 1,007.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.27 : 1,820.62 = 729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.27/1,820.62 = 729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.27x = 1,820.62 × 729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.27x = 1,328,761.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,761.30/1,319.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.19

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