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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.43, 1,811.30 and 723.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.43, 1,811.30 and 723.02 is: 997.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.43 : 1,811.30 = 723.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.43/1,811.30 = 723.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.43x = 1,811.30 × 723.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.43x = 1,309,593.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,593.45/1,312.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.84

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