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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.72, 2,730.04 and 779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.72, 2,730.04 and 779.20 is: 1,169.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.72 : 2,730.04 = 779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.72/2,730.04 = 779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.72x = 2,730.04 × 779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.72x = 2,127,247.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,247.17/1,819.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.00

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