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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.34, 1,812.28 and 723.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.34, 1,812.28 and 723.84 is: 998.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.34 : 1,812.28 = 723.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.34/1,812.28 = 723.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.34x = 1,812.28 × 723.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.34x = 1,311,800.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,800.76/1,313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.83

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