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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.52, 1,816.65 and 726.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.52, 1,816.65 and 726.93 is: 1,003.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.52 : 1,816.65 = 726.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.52/1,816.65 = 726.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.52x = 1,816.65 × 726.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.52x = 1,320,577.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,577.38/1,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.08

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