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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.15, 1,816.27 and 726.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.15, 1,816.27 and 726.69 is: 1,002.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.15 : 1,816.27 = 726.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.15/1,816.27 = 726.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.15x = 1,816.27 × 726.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.15x = 1,319,864.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,864.11/1,316.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.82

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