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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.83, 1,811.70 and 723.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.83, 1,811.70 and 723.39 is: 998.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.83 : 1,811.70 = 723.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.83/1,811.70 = 723.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.83x = 1,811.70 × 723.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.83x = 1,310,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,565.66/1,312.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.28

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