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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.14, 1,831.44 and 729.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.14, 1,831.44 and 729.62 is: 1,006.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.14 : 1,831.44 = 729.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.14/1,831.44 = 729.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.14x = 1,831.44 × 729.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.14x = 1,336,246.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,246.10/1,327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.86

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