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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.44, 1,808.39 and 712.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.44, 1,808.39 and 712.93 is: 983.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.44 : 1,808.39 = 712.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.44/1,808.39 = 712.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.44x = 1,808.39 × 712.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.44x = 1,289,255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,255.48/1,310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.83

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