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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.30, 1,810.97 and 722.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.30, 1,810.97 and 722.83 is: 997.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.30 : 1,810.97 = 722.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.30/1,810.97 = 722.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.30x = 1,810.97 × 722.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.30x = 1,309,019.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,019.83/1,312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.50

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