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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.56, 1,816.77 and 726.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.56, 1,816.77 and 726.99 is: 1,003.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.56 : 1,816.77 = 726.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.56/1,816.77 = 726.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.56x = 1,816.77 × 726.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.56x = 1,320,773.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,773.62/1,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.20

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