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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.99, 1,809.14 and 721.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.99, 1,809.14 and 721.51 is: 995.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.99 : 1,809.14 = 721.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.99/1,809.14 = 721.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.99x = 1,809.14 × 721.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.99x = 1,305,304.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,304.47/1,310.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.67

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