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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.20, 1,817.65 and 727.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.20, 1,817.65 and 727.75 is: 1,004.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.20 : 1,817.65 = 727.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.20/1,817.65 = 727.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.20x = 1,817.65 × 727.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.20x = 1,322,794.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,794.79/1,317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.25

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