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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.44, 1,820.82 and 729.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.44, 1,820.82 and 729.94 is: 1,007.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.44 : 1,820.82 = 729.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.44/1,820.82 = 729.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.44x = 1,820.82 × 729.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.44x = 1,329,089.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,089.35/1,319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.31

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