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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.09, 1,813.43 and 724.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.09, 1,813.43 and 724.61 is: 999.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.09 : 1,813.43 = 724.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.09/1,813.43 = 724.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.09x = 1,813.43 × 724.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.09x = 1,314,028.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,028.61/1,314.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.96

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