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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.72, 1,803.32 and 717.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.72, 1,803.32 and 717.30 is: 989.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.72 : 1,803.32 = 717.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.72/1,803.32 = 717.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.72x = 1,803.32 × 717.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.72x = 1,293,521.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,521.44/1,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.90

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