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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.34, 1,817.92 and 727.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.34, 1,817.92 and 727.87 is: 1,004.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.34 : 1,817.92 = 727.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.34/1,817.92 = 727.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.34x = 1,817.92 × 727.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.34x = 1,323,209.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,209.43/1,317.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.46

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