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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.98, 1,818.89 and 728.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.98, 1,818.89 and 728.51 is: 1,005.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.98 : 1,818.89 = 728.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.98/1,818.89 = 728.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.98x = 1,818.89 × 728.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.98x = 1,325,069.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,069.55/1,317.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.38

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