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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.96, 1,813.19 and 724.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.96, 1,813.19 and 724.55 is: 999.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.96 : 1,813.19 = 724.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.96/1,813.19 = 724.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.96x = 1,813.19 × 724.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.96x = 1,313,734.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,734.13/1,313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.83

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