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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.03, 1,816.03 and 726.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.03, 1,816.03 and 726.48 is: 1,002.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.03 : 1,816.03 = 726.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.03/1,816.03 = 726.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.03x = 1,816.03 × 726.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.03x = 1,319,307.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,307.66/1,316.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.49

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