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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.33, 2,729.63 and 779.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.33, 2,729.63 and 779.29 is: 1,169.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.33 : 2,729.63 = 779.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.33/2,729.63 = 779.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.33x = 2,729.63 × 779.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.33x = 2,127,168.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,168.49/1,819.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.21

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