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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.92, 1,803.62 and 717.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.92, 1,803.62 and 717.50 is: 990.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.92 : 1,803.62 = 717.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.92/1,803.62 = 717.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.92x = 1,803.62 × 717.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.92x = 1,294,097.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,097.35/1,306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.19

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