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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.48, 1,812.60 and 715.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.48, 1,812.60 and 715.97 is: 988.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.48 : 1,812.60 = 715.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.48/1,812.60 = 715.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.48x = 1,812.60 × 715.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.48x = 1,297,758.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,758.16/1,313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.03

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