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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.93, 1,803.58 and 717.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.93, 1,803.58 and 717.45 is: 990.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.93 : 1,803.58 = 717.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.93/1,803.58 = 717.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.93x = 1,803.58 × 717.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.93x = 1,293,974.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,974.88/1,306.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.09

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