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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.26, 1,806.74 and 719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.26, 1,806.74 and 719.80 is: 993.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.26 : 1,806.74 = 719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.26/1,806.74 = 719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.26x = 1,806.74 × 719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.26x = 1,300,491.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,491.45/1,309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.30

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