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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.52, 1,815.48 and 726.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.52, 1,815.48 and 726.12 is: 1,002.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.52 : 1,815.48 = 726.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.52/1,815.48 = 726.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.52x = 1,815.48 × 726.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.52x = 1,318,256.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,256.34/1,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.08

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