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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.96, 1,803.60 and 709.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.96, 1,803.60 and 709.47 is: 979.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.96 : 1,803.60 = 709.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.96/1,803.60 = 709.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.96x = 1,803.60 × 709.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.96x = 1,279,589.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,589.30/1,306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.06

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