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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.36, 1,811.01 and 722.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.36, 1,811.01 and 722.95 is: 997.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.36 : 1,811.01 = 722.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.36/1,811.01 = 722.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.36x = 1,811.01 × 722.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.36x = 1,309,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,269.68/1,312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.65

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