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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.69, 1,816.99 and 727.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.69, 1,816.99 and 727.22 is: 1,003.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.69 : 1,816.99 = 727.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.69/1,816.99 = 727.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.69x = 1,816.99 × 727.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.69x = 1,321,351.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,351.47/1,316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.54

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