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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.10, 1,810.68 and 722.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.10, 1,810.68 and 722.63 is: 997.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.10 : 1,810.68 = 722.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.10/1,810.68 = 722.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.10x = 1,810.68 × 722.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.10x = 1,308,442.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,442.64/1,312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.22

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