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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.34, 1,812.42 and 723.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.34, 1,812.42 and 723.90 is: 998.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.34 : 1,812.42 = 723.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.34/1,812.42 = 723.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.34x = 1,812.42 × 723.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.34x = 1,312,010.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,010.84/1,313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.99

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