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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.53, 1,805.79 and 719.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.53, 1,805.79 and 719.09 is: 992.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.53 : 1,805.79 = 719.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.53/1,805.79 = 719.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.53x = 1,805.79 × 719.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.53x = 1,298,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,516.50/1,308.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.35

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