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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.72, 2,722.08 and 719.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.72, 2,722.08 and 719.22 is: 1,078.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.72 : 2,722.08 = 719.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.72/2,722.08 = 719.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.72x = 2,722.08 × 719.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.72x = 1,957,774.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,774.38/1,814.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.83

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