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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.74, 1,819.17 and 726.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.74, 1,819.17 and 726.48 is: 1,088.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.74 : 1,819.17 = 726.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.74/1,819.17 = 726.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.74x = 1,819.17 × 726.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.74x = 1,321,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,590.62/1,213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.86

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