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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.19, 1,808.19 and 720.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.19, 1,808.19 and 720.78 is: 994.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.19 : 1,808.19 = 720.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.19/1,808.19 = 720.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.19x = 1,808.19 × 720.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.19x = 1,303,307.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,307.19/1,310.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.75

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