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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.92, 1,816.05 and 726.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.92, 1,816.05 and 726.60 is: 1,002.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.92 : 1,816.05 = 726.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.92/1,816.05 = 726.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.92x = 1,816.05 × 726.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.92x = 1,319,541.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,541.93/1,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.75

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