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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.68, 1,811.52 and 723.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.68, 1,811.52 and 723.16 is: 997.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.68 : 1,811.52 = 723.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.68/1,811.52 = 723.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.68x = 1,811.52 × 723.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.68x = 1,310,018.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,018.80/1,312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.97

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