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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.88, 2,722.93 and 719.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.88, 2,722.93 and 719.56 is: 1,079.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.88 : 2,722.93 = 719.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.88/2,722.93 = 719.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.88x = 2,722.93 × 719.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.88x = 1,959,302.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,302.90/1,814.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.58

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