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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.43, 1,812.47 and 723.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.43, 1,812.47 and 723.86 is: 998.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.43 : 1,812.47 = 723.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.43/1,812.47 = 723.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.43x = 1,812.47 × 723.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.43x = 1,311,961.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,961.85/1,313.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.88

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