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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.35, 1,811.02 and 722.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.35, 1,811.02 and 722.94 is: 997.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.35 : 1,811.02 = 722.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.35/1,811.02 = 722.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.35x = 1,811.02 × 722.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.35x = 1,309,262.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,262.87/1,312.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.65

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