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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.99, 1,807.77 and 720.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.99, 1,807.77 and 720.52 is: 994.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.99 : 1,807.77 = 720.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.99/1,807.77 = 720.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.99x = 1,807.77 × 720.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.99x = 1,302,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,534.44/1,309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.31

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