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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.13, 1,810.74 and 722.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.13, 1,810.74 and 722.70 is: 997.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.13 : 1,810.74 = 722.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.13/1,810.74 = 722.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.13x = 1,810.74 × 722.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.13x = 1,308,621.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,621.80/1,312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.33

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