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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.94, 1,811.84 and 723.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.94, 1,811.84 and 723.46 is: 998.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.94 : 1,811.84 = 723.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.94/1,811.84 = 723.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.94x = 1,811.84 × 723.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.94x = 1,310,793.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,793.77/1,312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.37

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