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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.41, 1,816.46 and 726.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.41, 1,816.46 and 726.95 is: 1,003.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.41 : 1,816.46 = 726.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.41/1,816.46 = 726.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.41x = 1,816.46 × 726.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.41x = 1,320,477.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,477.19/1,316.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.09

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