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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.37, 1,811.07 and 714.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.37, 1,811.07 and 714.87 is: 986.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.37 : 1,811.07 = 714.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.37/1,811.07 = 714.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.37x = 1,811.07 × 714.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.37x = 1,294,682.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,682.29/1,312.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.53

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