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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.70, 1,815.63 and 726.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.70, 1,815.63 and 726.19 is: 1,002.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.70 : 1,815.63 = 726.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.70/1,815.63 = 726.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.70x = 1,815.63 × 726.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.70x = 1,318,496.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,496.89/1,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.13

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