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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.24, 1,812.38 and 723.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.24, 1,812.38 and 723.89 is: 999.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.24 : 1,812.38 = 723.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.24/1,812.38 = 723.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.24x = 1,812.38 × 723.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.24x = 1,311,964.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,964.67/1,313.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.03

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