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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.09, 1,816.21 and 726.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.09, 1,816.21 and 726.63 is: 1,002.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.09 : 1,816.21 = 726.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.09/1,816.21 = 726.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.09x = 1,816.21 × 726.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.09x = 1,319,712.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,712.67/1,316.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.75

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