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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.37, 1,817.97 and 727.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.37, 1,817.97 and 727.90 is: 1,004.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.37 : 1,817.97 = 727.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.37/1,817.97 = 727.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.37x = 1,817.97 × 727.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.37x = 1,323,300.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,300.36/1,317.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.50

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