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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.83, 1,810.35 and 722.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.83, 1,810.35 and 722.39 is: 996.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.83 : 1,810.35 = 722.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.83/1,810.35 = 722.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.83x = 1,810.35 × 722.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.83x = 1,307,769.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,769.68/1,311.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.91

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