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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.46, 1,800.12 and 714.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.46, 1,800.12 and 714.99 is: 986.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.46 : 1,800.12 = 714.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.46/1,800.12 = 714.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.46x = 1,800.12 × 714.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.46x = 1,287,067.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,067.80/1,304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.67

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