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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.06, 1,816.12 and 726.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.06, 1,816.12 and 726.59 is: 1,002.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.06 : 1,816.12 = 726.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.06/1,816.12 = 726.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.06x = 1,816.12 × 726.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.06x = 1,319,569.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,569.86/1,316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.66

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