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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.55, 2,727.70 and 723.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.55, 2,727.70 and 723.17 is: 1,084.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.55 : 2,727.70 = 723.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.55/2,727.70 = 723.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.55x = 2,727.70 × 723.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.55x = 1,972,590.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,590.81/1,819.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.11

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