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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.29, 1,810.97 and 722.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.29, 1,810.97 and 722.84 is: 997.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.29 : 1,810.97 = 722.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.29/1,810.97 = 722.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.29x = 1,810.97 × 722.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.29x = 1,309,028.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,028.89/1,312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.51

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