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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.60, 1,818.11 and 728.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.60, 1,818.11 and 728.06 is: 1,004.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.60 : 1,818.11 = 728.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.60/1,818.11 = 728.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.60x = 1,818.11 × 728.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.60x = 1,323,685.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,685.90/1,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.62

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