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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.35, 1,816.50 and 726.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.35, 1,816.50 and 726.94 is: 1,003.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.35 : 1,816.50 = 726.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.35/1,816.50 = 726.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.35x = 1,816.50 × 726.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.35x = 1,320,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,486.51/1,316.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.14

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