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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.64, 1,811.38 and 723.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.64, 1,811.38 and 723.17 is: 997.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.64 : 1,811.38 = 723.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.64/1,811.38 = 723.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.64x = 1,811.38 × 723.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.64x = 1,309,935.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,935.67/1,312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.94

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