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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.53, 1,802.99 and 717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.53, 1,802.99 and 717.12 is: 989.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.53 : 1,802.99 = 717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.53/1,802.99 = 717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.53x = 1,802.99 × 717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.53x = 1,292,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,961.98/1,306.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.62

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