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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.52, 1,820.89 and 729.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.52, 1,820.89 and 729.97 is: 1,007.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.52 : 1,820.89 = 729.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.52/1,820.89 = 729.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.52x = 1,820.89 × 729.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.52x = 1,329,193.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,193.25/1,319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.33

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