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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.89, 1,811.80 and 723.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.89, 1,811.80 and 723.44 is: 998.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.89 : 1,811.80 = 723.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.89/1,811.80 = 723.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.89x = 1,811.80 × 723.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.89x = 1,310,719.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,719.53/1,312.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.35

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