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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.54, 1,809.93 and 722.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.54, 1,809.93 and 722.07 is: 996.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.54 : 1,809.93 = 722.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.54/1,809.93 = 722.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.54x = 1,809.93 × 722.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.54x = 1,306,896.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,896.16/1,311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.46

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