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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.49, 1,808.45 and 712.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.49, 1,808.45 and 712.97 is: 983.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.49 : 1,808.45 = 712.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.49/1,808.45 = 712.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.49x = 1,808.45 × 712.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.49x = 1,289,371.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,371.55/1,310.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.89

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