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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.83, 1,808.88 and 721.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.83, 1,808.88 and 721.27 is: 995.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.83 : 1,808.88 = 721.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.83/1,808.88 = 721.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.83x = 1,808.88 × 721.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.83x = 1,304,690.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,690.88/1,310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.32

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