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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.92, 1,815.92 and 726.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.92, 1,815.92 and 726.45 is: 1,002.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.92 : 1,815.92 = 726.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.92/1,815.92 = 726.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.92x = 1,815.92 × 726.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.92x = 1,319,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,175.08/1,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.47

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