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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.58, 1,811.44 and 723.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.58, 1,811.44 and 723.15 is: 997.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.58 : 1,811.44 = 723.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.58/1,811.44 = 723.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.58x = 1,811.44 × 723.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.58x = 1,309,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,943.74/1,312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.99

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