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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.65, 1,812.96 and 724.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.65, 1,812.96 and 724.27 is: 999.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.65 : 1,812.96 = 724.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.65/1,812.96 = 724.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.65x = 1,812.96 × 724.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.65x = 1,313,072.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,072.54/1,313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.56

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