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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.95, 1,802.18 and 716.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.95, 1,802.18 and 716.49 is: 988.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.95 : 1,802.18 = 716.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.95/1,802.18 = 716.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.95x = 1,802.18 × 716.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.95x = 1,291,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,245.74/1,305.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.74

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