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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.11, 1,806.69 and 719.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.11, 1,806.69 and 719.78 is: 993.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.11 : 1,806.69 = 719.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.11/1,806.69 = 719.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.11x = 1,806.69 × 719.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.11x = 1,300,410.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,410.29/1,309.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.35

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