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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.44, 1,811.14 and 722.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.44, 1,811.14 and 722.96 is: 997.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.44 : 1,811.14 = 722.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.44/1,811.14 = 722.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.44x = 1,811.14 × 722.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.44x = 1,309,381.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,381.77/1,312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.67

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