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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.48, 1,804.44 and 718.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.48, 1,804.44 and 718.14 is: 991.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.48 : 1,804.44 = 718.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.48/1,804.44 = 718.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.48x = 1,804.44 × 718.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.48x = 1,295,840.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,840.54/1,307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.10

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