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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.56, 1,804.50 and 718.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.56, 1,804.50 and 718.06 is: 990.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.56 : 1,804.50 = 718.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.56/1,804.50 = 718.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.56x = 1,804.50 × 718.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.56x = 1,295,739.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,739.27/1,307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.96

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