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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.78, 1,808.86 and 713.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.78, 1,808.86 and 713.29 is: 984.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.78 : 1,808.86 = 713.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.78/1,808.86 = 713.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.78x = 1,808.86 × 713.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.78x = 1,290,245.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,245.79/1,310.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.33

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