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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.99, 1,810.48 and 722.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.99, 1,810.48 and 722.42 is: 996.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.99 : 1,810.48 = 722.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.99/1,810.48 = 722.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.99x = 1,810.48 × 722.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.99x = 1,307,916.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,916.10/1,311.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.89

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