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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.10, 1,816.23 and 718.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.10, 1,816.23 and 718.64 is: 991.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.10 : 1,816.23 = 718.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.10/1,816.23 = 718.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.10x = 1,816.23 × 718.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.10x = 1,305,215.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,215.53/1,316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.73

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