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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.57, 1,807.22 and 720.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.57, 1,807.22 and 720.13 is: 993.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.57 : 1,807.22 = 720.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.57/1,807.22 = 720.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.57x = 1,807.22 × 720.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.57x = 1,301,433.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,433.34/1,309.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.79

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