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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.11, 1,802.48 and 716.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.11, 1,802.48 and 716.64 is: 988.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.11 : 1,802.48 = 716.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.11/1,802.48 = 716.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.11x = 1,802.48 × 716.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.11x = 1,291,729.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,729.27/1,306.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.99

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