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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.94, 1,864.30 and 729.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.94, 1,864.30 and 729.94 is: 1,007.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.94 : 1,864.30 = 729.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.94/1,864.30 = 729.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.94x = 1,864.30 × 729.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.94x = 1,360,823.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,823.49/1,350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.32

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