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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.47, 1,812.54 and 723.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.47, 1,812.54 and 723.97 is: 999.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.47 : 1,812.54 = 723.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.47/1,812.54 = 723.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.47x = 1,812.54 × 723.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.47x = 1,312,224.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,224.58/1,313.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.05

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