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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.50, 1,816.71 and 727.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.50, 1,816.71 and 727.02 is: 1,003.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.50 : 1,816.71 = 727.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.50/1,816.71 = 727.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.50x = 1,816.71 × 727.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.50x = 1,320,785.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,785.87/1,316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.26

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