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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.45, 1,816.70 and 726.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.45, 1,816.70 and 726.98 is: 1,003.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.45 : 1,816.70 = 726.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.45/1,816.70 = 726.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.45x = 1,816.70 × 726.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.45x = 1,320,691.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,691.85/1,316.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.22

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