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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.36, 1,800.03 and 714.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.36, 1,800.03 and 714.92 is: 986.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.36 : 1,800.03 = 714.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.36/1,800.03 = 714.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.36x = 1,800.03 × 714.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.36x = 1,286,868.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,868.45/1,304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.59

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