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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.74, 1,818.59 and 728.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.74, 1,818.59 and 728.39 is: 1,005.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.74 : 1,818.59 = 728.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.74/1,818.59 = 728.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.74x = 1,818.59 × 728.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.74x = 1,324,643.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,643.67/1,317.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.24

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