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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.97, 1,813.28 and 724.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.97, 1,813.28 and 724.54 is: 999.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.97 : 1,813.28 = 724.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.97/1,813.28 = 724.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.97x = 1,813.28 × 724.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.97x = 1,313,796.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,796.61/1,313.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.87

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