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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.22, 1,806.77 and 719.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.22, 1,806.77 and 719.74 is: 993.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.22 : 1,806.77 = 719.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.22/1,806.77 = 719.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.22x = 1,806.77 × 719.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.22x = 1,300,408.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,408.70/1,309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.27

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