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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.68, 1,803.20 and 717.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.68, 1,803.20 and 717.16 is: 989.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.68 : 1,803.20 = 717.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.68/1,803.20 = 717.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.68x = 1,803.20 × 717.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.68x = 1,293,182.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,182.91/1,306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.67

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