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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.62, 1,804.52 and 718.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.62, 1,804.52 and 718.16 is: 991.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.62 : 1,804.52 = 718.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.62/1,804.52 = 718.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.62x = 1,804.52 × 718.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.62x = 1,295,921.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,921.47/1,307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.06

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