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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.84, 1,807.62 and 720.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.84, 1,807.62 and 720.41 is: 994.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.84 : 1,807.62 = 720.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.84/1,807.62 = 720.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.84x = 1,807.62 × 720.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.84x = 1,302,227.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,227.52/1,309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.19

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