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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.96, 1,810.48 and 722.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.96, 1,810.48 and 722.48 is: 997.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.96 : 1,810.48 = 722.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.96/1,810.48 = 722.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.96x = 1,810.48 × 722.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.96x = 1,308,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,035.59/1,311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.01

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