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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.78, 1,810.28 and 722.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.78, 1,810.28 and 722.34 is: 996.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.78 : 1,810.28 = 722.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.78/1,810.28 = 722.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.78x = 1,810.28 × 722.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.78x = 1,307,637.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,637.66/1,311.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.84

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