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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.52, 1,808.55 and 713.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.52, 1,808.55 and 713.05 is: 984.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.52 : 1,808.55 = 713.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.52/1,808.55 = 713.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.52x = 1,808.55 × 713.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.52x = 1,289,594.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,594.23/1,310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.03

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