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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.04, 1,811.98 and 723.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.04, 1,811.98 and 723.61 is: 998.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.04 : 1,811.98 = 723.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.04/1,811.98 = 723.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.04x = 1,811.98 × 723.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.04x = 1,311,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,166.85/1,313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.57

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