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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.04, 1,815.94 and 726.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.04, 1,815.94 and 726.60 is: 1,002.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.04 : 1,815.94 = 726.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.04/1,815.94 = 726.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.04x = 1,815.94 × 726.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.04x = 1,319,462.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,462.00/1,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.60

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