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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.51, 1,809.97 and 722.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.51, 1,809.97 and 722.09 is: 996.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.51 : 1,809.97 = 722.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.51/1,809.97 = 722.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.51x = 1,809.97 × 722.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.51x = 1,306,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,953.99/1,311.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.52

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