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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.56, 1,803.12 and 717.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.56, 1,803.12 and 717.06 is: 989.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.56 : 1,803.12 = 717.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.56/1,803.12 = 717.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.56x = 1,803.12 × 717.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.56x = 1,292,945.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,945.23/1,306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.58

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