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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.59, 2,729.13 and 723.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.59, 2,729.13 and 723.33 is: 1,084.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.59 : 2,729.13 = 723.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.59/2,729.13 = 723.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.59x = 2,729.13 × 723.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.59x = 1,974,061.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,061.60/1,819.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.89

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