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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.79, 2,129.80 and 727.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.79, 2,129.80 and 727.78 is: 1,090.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.79 : 2,129.80 = 727.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.79/2,129.80 = 727.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.79x = 2,129.80 × 727.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.79x = 1,550,025.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,025.84/1,420.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.96

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