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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.02, 1,812 and 723.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.02, 1,812 and 723.62 is: 998.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.02 : 1,812 = 723.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.02/1,812 = 723.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.02x = 1,812 × 723.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.02x = 1,311,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,199.44/1,313.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.61

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