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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.78, 1,812.95 and 724.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.78, 1,812.95 and 724.28 is: 999.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.78 : 1,812.95 = 724.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.78/1,812.95 = 724.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.78x = 1,812.95 × 724.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.78x = 1,313,070.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,070.74/1,313.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.46

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