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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.74, 1,807.43 and 720.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.74, 1,807.43 and 720.26 is: 993.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.74 : 1,807.43 = 720.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.74/1,807.43 = 720.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.74x = 1,807.43 × 720.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.74x = 1,301,819.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,819.53/1,309.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.95

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