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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.95, 2,730.66 and 724.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.95, 2,730.66 and 724.65 is: 1,087.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.95 : 2,730.66 = 724.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.95/2,730.66 = 724.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.95x = 2,730.66 × 724.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.95x = 1,978,772.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,772.77/1,819.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.27

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