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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.95, 1,810.46 and 722.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.95, 1,810.46 and 722.54 is: 997.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.95 : 1,810.46 = 722.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.95/1,810.46 = 722.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.95x = 1,810.46 × 722.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.95x = 1,308,122.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,122.52/1,311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.09

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