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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.46, 1,956.51 and 720.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.46, 1,956.51 and 720.54 is: 1,080.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.46 : 1,956.51 = 720.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.46/1,956.51 = 720.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.46x = 1,956.51 × 720.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.46x = 1,409,743.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,743.72/1,304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.71

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