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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.47, 1,818.96 and 726.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.47, 1,818.96 and 726.49 is: 1,088.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.47 : 1,818.96 = 726.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.47/1,818.96 = 726.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.47x = 1,818.96 × 726.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.47x = 1,321,456.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,456.25/1,214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.10

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