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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.27, 1,810.77 and 722.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.27, 1,810.77 and 722.85 is: 997.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.27 : 1,810.77 = 722.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.27/1,810.77 = 722.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.27x = 1,810.77 × 722.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.27x = 1,308,909.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,909.66/1,312.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.44

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