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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.94, 1,818.89 and 728.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.94, 1,818.89 and 728.52 is: 1,005.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.94 : 1,818.89 = 728.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.94/1,818.89 = 728.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.94x = 1,818.89 × 728.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.94x = 1,325,097.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,097.74/1,317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.43

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