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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.92, 1,811.82 and 723.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.92, 1,811.82 and 723.45 is: 998.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.92 : 1,811.82 = 723.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.92/1,811.82 = 723.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.92x = 1,811.82 × 723.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.92x = 1,310,761.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,761.18/1,312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.36

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