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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.96, 2,722.44 and 719.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.96, 2,722.44 and 719.48 is: 1,079.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.96 : 2,722.44 = 719.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.96/2,722.44 = 719.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.96x = 2,722.44 × 719.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.96x = 1,958,741.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,741.13/1,814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.22

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