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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.66, 1,811.43 and 723.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.66, 1,811.43 and 723.18 is: 997.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.66 : 1,811.43 = 723.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.66/1,811.43 = 723.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.66x = 1,811.43 × 723.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.66x = 1,309,986.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,986.55/1,312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.97

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