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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.63, 1,810.08 and 722.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.63, 1,810.08 and 722.18 is: 996.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.63 : 1,810.08 = 722.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.63/1,810.08 = 722.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.63x = 1,810.08 × 722.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.63x = 1,307,203.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,203.57/1,311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.63

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