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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.73, 2,721.42 and 719.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.73, 2,721.42 and 719.25 is: 1,078.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.73 : 2,721.42 = 719.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.73/2,721.42 = 719.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.73x = 2,721.42 × 719.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.73x = 1,957,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,381.34/1,814.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.61

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