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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.34, 1,808.13 and 720.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.34, 1,808.13 and 720.87 is: 994.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.34 : 1,808.13 = 720.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.34/1,808.13 = 720.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.34x = 1,808.13 × 720.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.34x = 1,303,426.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,426.67/1,310.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.72

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