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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.62, 1,812.77 and 724.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.62, 1,812.77 and 724.15 is: 999.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.62 : 1,812.77 = 724.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.62/1,812.77 = 724.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.62x = 1,812.77 × 724.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.62x = 1,312,717.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,717.40/1,313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.31

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