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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.31, 1,820.42 and 726.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.31, 1,820.42 and 726.71 is: 1,090.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.31 : 1,820.42 = 726.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.31/1,820.42 = 726.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.31x = 1,820.42 × 726.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.31x = 1,322,904.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,904.68/1,213.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.33

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