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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.41, 1,816.58 and 718.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.41, 1,816.58 and 718.90 is: 992.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.41 : 1,816.58 = 718.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.41/1,816.58 = 718.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.41x = 1,816.58 × 718.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.41x = 1,305,936.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,936.62/1,316.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.05

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