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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.64, 1,230 and 726.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.64, 1,230 and 726.48 is: 1,091.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.64 : 1,230 = 726.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.64/1,230 = 726.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.64x = 1,230 × 726.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.64x = 893,570.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,570.40/818.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.53

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