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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.26, 1,809.45 and 713.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.26, 1,809.45 and 713.75 is: 984.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.26 : 1,809.45 = 713.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.26/1,809.45 = 713.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.26x = 1,809.45 × 713.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.26x = 1,291,485.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,485.89/1,311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.92

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