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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.63, 1,800.38 and 715.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.63, 1,800.38 and 715.18 is: 986.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.63 : 1,800.38 = 715.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.63/1,800.38 = 715.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.63x = 1,800.38 × 715.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.63x = 1,287,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,602.06/1,304.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.95

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