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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.97, 1,811.88 and 723.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.97, 1,811.88 and 723.49 is: 998.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.97 : 1,811.88 = 723.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.97/1,811.88 = 723.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.97x = 1,811.88 × 723.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.97x = 1,310,864.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,864.38/1,312.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.40

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