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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.43, 1,818.03 and 728.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.43, 1,818.03 and 728.02 is: 1,004.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.43 : 1,818.03 = 728.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.43/1,818.03 = 728.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.43x = 1,818.03 × 728.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.43x = 1,323,562.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,562.20/1,317.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.65

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