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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.60, 1,962.61 and 723.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.60, 1,962.61 and 723.74 is: 1,084.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.60 : 1,962.61 = 723.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.60/1,962.61 = 723.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.60x = 1,962.61 × 723.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.60x = 1,420,411.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,411.81/1,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.61

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