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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.38, 1,802.81 and 716.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.38, 1,802.81 and 716.95 is: 989.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.38 : 1,802.81 = 716.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.38/1,802.81 = 716.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.38x = 1,802.81 × 716.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.38x = 1,292,526.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,526.42/1,306.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.39

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