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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.61, 1,812.76 and 724.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.61, 1,812.76 and 724.19 is: 999.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.61 : 1,812.76 = 724.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.61/1,812.76 = 724.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.61x = 1,812.76 × 724.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.61x = 1,312,773.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,773.60/1,313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.36

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