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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.47, 1,863.65 and 729.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.47, 1,863.65 and 729.47 is: 1,006.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.47 : 1,863.65 = 729.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.47/1,863.65 = 729.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.47x = 1,863.65 × 729.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.47x = 1,359,472.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,472.16/1,350.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.67

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