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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.83, 1,810.21 and 722.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.83, 1,810.21 and 722.33 is: 996.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.83 : 1,810.21 = 722.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.83/1,810.21 = 722.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.83x = 1,810.21 × 722.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.83x = 1,307,568.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,568.99/1,311.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.75

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