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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.43, 1,806.99 and 719.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.43, 1,806.99 and 719.96 is: 993.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.43 : 1,806.99 = 719.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.43/1,806.99 = 719.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.43x = 1,806.99 × 719.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.43x = 1,300,960.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,960.52/1,309.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.53

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