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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.09, 1,802.42 and 716.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.09, 1,802.42 and 716.68 is: 989.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.09 : 1,802.42 = 716.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.09/1,802.42 = 716.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.09x = 1,802.42 × 716.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.09x = 1,291,758.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,758.37/1,306.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.03

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