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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.98, 1,811.96 and 723.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.98, 1,811.96 and 723.50 is: 998.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.98 : 1,811.96 = 723.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.98/1,811.96 = 723.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.98x = 1,811.96 × 723.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.98x = 1,310,940.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,940.38/1,312.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.45

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