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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.98, 1,813.34 and 724.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.98, 1,813.34 and 724.50 is: 999.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.98 : 1,813.34 = 724.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.98/1,813.34 = 724.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.98x = 1,813.34 × 724.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.98x = 1,313,764.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,764.83/1,313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.84

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