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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.66, 1,811.51 and 723.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.66, 1,811.51 and 723.23 is: 998.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.66 : 1,811.51 = 723.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.66/1,811.51 = 723.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.66x = 1,811.51 × 723.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.66x = 1,310,139.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,139.28/1,312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.08

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