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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.23, 1,816.32 and 726.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.23, 1,816.32 and 726.76 is: 1,002.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.23 : 1,816.32 = 726.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.23/1,816.32 = 726.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.23x = 1,816.32 × 726.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.23x = 1,320,028.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,028.72/1,316.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.89

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