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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.89, 1,810.45 and 722.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.89, 1,810.45 and 722.47 is: 997.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.89 : 1,810.45 = 722.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.89/1,810.45 = 722.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.89x = 1,810.45 × 722.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.89x = 1,307,995.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,995.81/1,311.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.03

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