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