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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.31, 2,727.32 and 724.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.31, 2,727.32 and 724.32 is: 1,085.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.31 : 2,727.32 = 724.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.31/2,727.32 = 724.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.31x = 2,727.32 × 724.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.31x = 1,975,448.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,448.80/1,819.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.83

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