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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.41, 1,808.37 and 720.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.41, 1,808.37 and 720.95 is: 994.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.41 : 1,808.37 = 720.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.41/1,808.37 = 720.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.41x = 1,808.37 × 720.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.41x = 1,303,743.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,743.95/1,310.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.91

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