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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.13, 1,809.35 and 713.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.13, 1,809.35 and 713.62 is: 984.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.13 : 1,809.35 = 713.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.13/1,809.35 = 713.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.13x = 1,809.35 × 713.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.13x = 1,291,183.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,183.55/1,311.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.79

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