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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.79, 1,811.66 and 723.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.79, 1,811.66 and 723.34 is: 998.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.79 : 1,811.66 = 723.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.79/1,811.66 = 723.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.79x = 1,811.66 × 723.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.79x = 1,310,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,446.14/1,312.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.21

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