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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.13, 1,806.59 and 719.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.13, 1,806.59 and 719.65 is: 993.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.13 : 1,806.59 = 719.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.13/1,806.59 = 719.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.13x = 1,806.59 × 719.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.13x = 1,300,112.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,112.49/1,309.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.11

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