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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.55, 1,816.94 and 727.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.55, 1,816.94 and 727.18 is: 1,003.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.55 : 1,816.94 = 727.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.55/1,816.94 = 727.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.55x = 1,816.94 × 727.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.55x = 1,321,238.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,238.79/1,316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.57

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