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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.98, 1,816.02 and 718.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.98, 1,816.02 and 718.45 is: 991.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.98 : 1,816.02 = 718.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.98/1,816.02 = 718.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.98x = 1,816.02 × 718.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.98x = 1,304,719.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,719.57/1,315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.44

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