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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.23, 2,728.85 and 779.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.23, 2,728.85 and 779.15 is: 1,168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.23 : 2,728.85 = 779.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.23/2,728.85 = 779.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.23x = 2,728.85 × 779.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.23x = 2,126,173.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,173.79/1,819.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.72

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