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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.69, 1,810.08 and 714.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.69, 1,810.08 and 714.16 is: 985.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.69 : 1,810.08 = 714.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.69/1,810.08 = 714.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.69x = 1,810.08 × 714.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.69x = 1,292,686.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,686.73/1,311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.51

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