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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.68, 1,800.44 and 715.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.68, 1,800.44 and 715.16 is: 986.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.68 : 1,800.44 = 715.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.68/1,800.44 = 715.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.68x = 1,800.44 × 715.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.68x = 1,287,602.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,602.67/1,304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.91

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