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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.99, 1,810.52 and 714.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.99, 1,810.52 and 714.47 is: 985.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.99 : 1,810.52 = 714.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.99/1,810.52 = 714.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.99x = 1,810.52 × 714.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.99x = 1,293,563.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,563.18/1,311.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.96

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