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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.49, 1,804.41 and 718.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.49, 1,804.41 and 718.03 is: 990.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.49 : 1,804.41 = 718.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.49/1,804.41 = 718.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.49x = 1,804.41 × 718.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.49x = 1,295,620.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,620.51/1,307.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.92

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