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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.22, 1,810.91 and 722.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.22, 1,810.91 and 722.74 is: 997.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.22 : 1,810.91 = 722.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.22/1,810.91 = 722.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.22x = 1,810.91 × 722.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.22x = 1,308,817.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,817.09/1,312.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.41

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