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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.41, 1,800.10 and 714.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.41, 1,800.10 and 714.93 is: 986.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.41 : 1,800.10 = 714.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.41/1,800.10 = 714.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.41x = 1,800.10 × 714.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.41x = 1,286,945.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,945.49/1,304.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.61

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