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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.28, 1,816.49 and 726.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.28, 1,816.49 and 726.83 is: 1,003.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.28 : 1,816.49 = 726.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.28/1,816.49 = 726.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.28x = 1,816.49 × 726.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.28x = 1,320,266.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,266.71/1,316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.03

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