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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.36, 1,800.02 and 714.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.36, 1,800.02 and 714.88 is: 986.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.36 : 1,800.02 = 714.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.36/1,800.02 = 714.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.36x = 1,800.02 × 714.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.36x = 1,286,798.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,798.30/1,304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.54

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