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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.26, 1,810.88 and 722.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.26, 1,810.88 and 722.81 is: 997.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.26 : 1,810.88 = 722.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.26/1,810.88 = 722.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.26x = 1,810.88 × 722.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.26x = 1,308,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,909.50/1,312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.45

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