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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.07, 1,817.57 and 727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.07, 1,817.57 and 727.60 is: 1,004.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.07 : 1,817.57 = 727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.07/1,817.57 = 727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.07x = 1,817.57 × 727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.07x = 1,322,463.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,463.93/1,317.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.10

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