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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.64, 1,804.54 and 718.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.64, 1,804.54 and 718.17 is: 991.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.64 : 1,804.54 = 718.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.64/1,804.54 = 718.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.64x = 1,804.54 × 718.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.64x = 1,295,969.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,969.43/1,307.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.08

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