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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.49, 1,805.70 and 719.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.49, 1,805.70 and 719.02 is: 992.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.49 : 1,805.70 = 719.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.49/1,805.70 = 719.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.49x = 1,805.70 × 719.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.49x = 1,298,325.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,325.39/1,308.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.24

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