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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.61, 1,815.52 and 726.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.61, 1,815.52 and 726.13 is: 1,002.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.61 : 1,815.52 = 726.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.61/1,815.52 = 726.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.61x = 1,815.52 × 726.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.61x = 1,318,303.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,303.54/1,315.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.05

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