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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.86, 1,964.49 and 724.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.86, 1,964.49 and 724.99 is: 1,086.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.86 : 1,964.49 = 724.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.86/1,964.49 = 724.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.86x = 1,964.49 × 724.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.86x = 1,424,225.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,225.78/1,310.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.49

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