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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.34, 1,820.72 and 729.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.34, 1,820.72 and 729.93 is: 1,007.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.34 : 1,820.72 = 729.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.34/1,820.72 = 729.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.34x = 1,820.72 × 729.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.34x = 1,328,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,994.50/1,319.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.32

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