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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.96, 1,807.82 and 720.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.96, 1,807.82 and 720.55 is: 994.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.96 : 1,807.82 = 720.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.96/1,807.82 = 720.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.96x = 1,807.82 × 720.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.96x = 1,302,624.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,624.70/1,309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.40

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