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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.87, 1,817.30 and 727.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.87, 1,817.30 and 727.42 is: 1,003.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.87 : 1,817.30 = 727.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.87/1,817.30 = 727.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.87x = 1,817.30 × 727.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.87x = 1,321,940.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,940.37/1,316.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.85

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