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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.26, 1,802.61 and 716.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.26, 1,802.61 and 716.76 is: 989.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.26 : 1,802.61 = 716.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.26/1,802.61 = 716.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.26x = 1,802.61 × 716.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.26x = 1,292,038.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,038.74/1,306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.11

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