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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.76, 1,811.52 and 723.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.76, 1,811.52 and 723.32 is: 998.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.76 : 1,811.52 = 723.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.76/1,811.52 = 723.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.76x = 1,811.52 × 723.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.76x = 1,310,308.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,308.65/1,312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.13

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