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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.44, 1,818.04 and 719.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.44, 1,818.04 and 719.91 is: 993.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.44 : 1,818.04 = 719.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.44/1,818.04 = 719.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.44x = 1,818.04 × 719.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.44x = 1,308,824.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,824.73/1,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.46

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