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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.50, 1,804.35 and 718.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.50, 1,804.35 and 718.05 is: 990.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.50 : 1,804.35 = 718.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.50/1,804.35 = 718.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.50x = 1,804.35 × 718.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.50x = 1,295,613.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,613.52/1,307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.91

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