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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314, 1,813.30 and 724.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314, 1,813.30 and 724.52 is: 999.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314 : 1,813.30 = 724.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314/1,813.30 = 724.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314x = 1,813.30 × 724.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314x = 1,313,772.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,772.12/1,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.83

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