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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.16, 1,961.51 and 724.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.16, 1,961.51 and 724.56 is: 1,085.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.16 : 1,961.51 = 724.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.16/1,961.51 = 724.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.16x = 1,961.51 × 724.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.16x = 1,421,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,228.06/1,309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.61

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