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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.93, 1,813.11 and 724.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.93, 1,813.11 and 724.32 is: 999.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.93 : 1,813.11 = 724.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.93/1,813.11 = 724.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.93x = 1,813.11 × 724.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.93x = 1,313,271.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,271.84/1,313.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.50

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