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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.29, 1,817.67 and 727.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.29, 1,817.67 and 727.85 is: 1,004.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.29 : 1,817.67 = 727.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.29/1,817.67 = 727.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.29x = 1,817.67 × 727.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.29x = 1,322,987.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,987.47/1,317.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.33

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