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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.94, 1,802.13 and 716.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.94, 1,802.13 and 716.36 is: 988.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.94 : 1,802.13 = 716.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.94/1,802.13 = 716.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.94x = 1,802.13 × 716.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.94x = 1,290,973.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,973.85/1,305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.54

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