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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.23, 1,810.84 and 722.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.23, 1,810.84 and 722.74 is: 997.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.23 : 1,810.84 = 722.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.23/1,810.84 = 722.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.23x = 1,810.84 × 722.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.23x = 1,308,766.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,766.50/1,312.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.36

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