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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.10, 1,813.44 and 724.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.10, 1,813.44 and 724.64 is: 999.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.10 : 1,813.44 = 724.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.10/1,813.44 = 724.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.10x = 1,813.44 × 724.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.10x = 1,314,091.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,091.16/1,314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.99

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