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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.44, 1,807 and 720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.44, 1,807 and 720 is: 993.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.44 : 1,807 = 720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.44/1,807 = 720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.44x = 1,807 × 720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.44x = 1,301,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,040/1,309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.59

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