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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.48, 1,816.68 and 726.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.48, 1,816.68 and 726.98 is: 1,003.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.48 : 1,816.68 = 726.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.48/1,816.68 = 726.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.48x = 1,816.68 × 726.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.48x = 1,320,690.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,690.03/1,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.20

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