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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.94, 2,723.40 and 719.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.94, 2,723.40 and 719.34 is: 1,079.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.94 : 2,723.40 = 719.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.94/2,723.40 = 719.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.94x = 2,723.40 × 719.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.94x = 1,959,050.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,050.56/1,814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.40

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