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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.57, 1,808.55 and 721.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.57, 1,808.55 and 721.11 is: 995.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.57 : 1,808.55 = 721.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.57/1,808.55 = 721.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.57x = 1,808.55 × 721.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.57x = 1,304,163.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,163.49/1,310.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.12

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