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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.85, 1,817.19 and 727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.85, 1,817.19 and 727.44 is: 1,003.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.85 : 1,817.19 = 727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.85/1,817.19 = 727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.85x = 1,817.19 × 727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.85x = 1,321,896.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,896.69/1,316.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.83

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