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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.13, 2,018.63 and 729.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.13, 2,018.63 and 729.67 is: 1,094.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.13 : 2,018.63 = 729.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.13/2,018.63 = 729.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.13x = 2,018.63 × 729.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.13x = 1,472,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,933.75/1,346.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.20

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