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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.74, 1,811.59 and 723.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.74, 1,811.59 and 723.27 is: 998.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.74 : 1,811.59 = 723.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.74/1,811.59 = 723.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.74x = 1,811.59 × 723.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.74x = 1,310,273.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,273.68/1,312.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.12

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