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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.19, 1,802.67 and 716.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.19, 1,802.67 and 716.85 is: 989.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.19 : 1,802.67 = 716.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.19/1,802.67 = 716.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.19x = 1,802.67 × 716.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.19x = 1,292,241.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,241.30/1,306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.32

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