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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.58, 1,809.91 and 722.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.58, 1,809.91 and 722.01 is: 996.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.58 : 1,809.91 = 722.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.58/1,809.91 = 722.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.58x = 1,809.91 × 722.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.58x = 1,306,773.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,773.12/1,311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.34

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