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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.83, 1,815.77 and 726.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.83, 1,815.77 and 726.33 is: 1,002.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.83 : 1,815.77 = 726.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.83/1,815.77 = 726.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.83x = 1,815.77 × 726.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.83x = 1,318,856.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,856.85/1,315.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.30

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