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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.63, 1,804.52 and 718.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.63, 1,804.52 and 718.15 is: 991.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.63 : 1,804.52 = 718.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.63/1,804.52 = 718.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.63x = 1,804.52 × 718.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.63x = 1,295,913.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,913.32/1,307.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.04

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