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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.44, 1,806.98 and 719.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.44, 1,806.98 and 719.97 is: 993.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.44 : 1,806.98 = 719.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.44/1,806.98 = 719.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.44x = 1,806.98 × 719.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.44x = 1,300,971.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,971.39/1,309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.53

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