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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.40, 1,800.10 and 714.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.40, 1,800.10 and 714.94 is: 986.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.40 : 1,800.10 = 714.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.40/1,800.10 = 714.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.40x = 1,800.10 × 714.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.40x = 1,286,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,963.49/1,304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.63

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