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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.56, 1,818.22 and 728.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.56, 1,818.22 and 728.08 is: 1,004.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.56 : 1,818.22 = 728.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.56/1,818.22 = 728.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.56x = 1,818.22 × 728.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.56x = 1,323,809.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,809.62/1,317.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.74

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