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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.65, 1,811.57 and 723.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.65, 1,811.57 and 723.29 is: 998.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.65 : 1,811.57 = 723.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.65/1,811.57 = 723.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.65x = 1,811.57 × 723.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.65x = 1,310,277.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,277.79/1,312.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.19

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