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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.44, 1,812.52 and 723.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.44, 1,812.52 and 723.96 is: 999.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.44 : 1,812.52 = 723.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.44/1,812.52 = 723.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.44x = 1,812.52 × 723.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.44x = 1,312,191.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,191.98/1,313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.05

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