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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.54, 1,816.80 and 719.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.54, 1,816.80 and 719.04 is: 992.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.54 : 1,816.80 = 719.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.54/1,816.80 = 719.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.54x = 1,816.80 × 719.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.54x = 1,306,351.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,351.87/1,316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.27

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