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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.72, 1,818.38 and 728.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.72, 1,818.38 and 728.24 is: 1,004.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.72 : 1,818.38 = 728.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.72/1,818.38 = 728.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.72x = 1,818.38 × 728.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.72x = 1,324,217.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,217.05/1,317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.93

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