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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.43, 1,804.26 and 717.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.43, 1,804.26 and 717.93 is: 990.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.43 : 1,804.26 = 717.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.43/1,804.26 = 717.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.43x = 1,804.26 × 717.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.43x = 1,295,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,332.38/1,307.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.75

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